EMP Q.13

0. A sports goods shop owner has 6 packets of balls each containing the same number of balls. If he sells each ball at Rs. 8 he gains Rs.96. If there were 1 ball less in each packet and he sells each ball at Rs.9 then he gains Rs.90 in the transaction. The cost price of each packet of balls is

  • Option : B
  • Explanation :

    Let there be n number of balls in each packet.
    ∴ 6n x 8 = CP + 96
    ⇒48n = CP + 96  ------------ (i)
    Also, 6 (n - 1) x 9 = CP + 90
    ⇒54n - 54 = CP + 90
    54n = CP + 144 ------------(ii)
    Solving equations (i) and (ii),
    we get, n = 8
    ∴ CP = 48 x 8 96 = 384 - 96 =  Rs.288
    Each packet cost = Rs.48.

Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *


Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *