SOLUTION: A flowerist buys 100 dozen roses at ₹ 2 a dozen. By the time, the flowers are delivered, 20 dozen roses are multilated and are thrown away.At what price should he sell the re

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Question 1129633: A flowerist buys 100 dozen roses at ₹ 2 a dozen. By the time, the flowers are delivered, 20 dozen roses are multilated and are thrown away.At what price should he sell the rest if he needs to make a profit of 20% on his purchase?
Answer by ikleyn(52803)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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(100-20)*x = (100*2)*(1+0.2),


where x is the number under the question.


x =  = 3.      ANSWER


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