SOLUTION: A grocer bought a case of orange which contains 12 dozens of orange for Rs. 108.00. He knew that two dozens will spoil before he sells them. At what price per dozen, must be sell

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Question 947373: A grocer bought a case of orange which contains 12 dozens of orange for Rs. 108.00. He knew that two dozens will spoil before he sells them. At what price per dozen, must be sell them goods ones to gain 1/3 of the total cost ?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Bought 12 dozen and will sell 12-2=10 dozen.

Profit wanted is %281%2F3%29%28108%29 of the Rs. money units. The revenue needed for this is 108%2B%281%2F3%29%28108%29 Rs, and the amount of oranges to sell is to be 10 dozen.

%28108%2B108%2F3%29%2F10, Rs per dozen.

Rs. 14.4 per dozen