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(52802) About Me  (Show Source):
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(100-20)*x = (100*2)*(1+0.2),


where x is the number under the question.


x = %28100%2A2%2A1.2%29%2F80 = 3.      ANSWER