SOLUTION: How many lemons are to be sold in RS 700 to make a profit of 40% when 20 lemons cost 50 rupees?

SOLUTION: How many lemons are to be sold in RS 700 to make a profit of 40% when 20 lemons cost 50 rupees?

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Question 852080:
How many lemons are to be sold in RS 700 to make a profit of 40% when 20 lemons cost 50 rupees?
Answer by checkley79(3341) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
50/20=2.5 RUPEES FOR EACH LEMON BOUGHT.
700*2.5=1,750 TOTAL COST OF LEMONS BOUGHT.
1,750*1.4=2,450 RUPEES SELLING PRICE FOR THE 700 LEMONS @ 40% PROFIT.

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