There is a loss equal to the purchase price of 5 balls when selling 17 balls for Rs. 720. The price of a ball is as follows:
A. Rs. 45
B. Rs. 50
C. Rs. 55
D. Rs. 60
Answer:D
There is a loss equal to the purchase price of 5 balls when selling 17 balls for Rs. 720. The price of a ball is as follows:
A. Rs. 45 B. Rs. 50 C. Rs. 55 D. Rs. 60
Explanation: 17-ball C.P.) - (17-ball S.P.) = (C.P. of 5 balls).S.P. of 17 balls = Rs.720 C.P. of 12 balls = S.P. of 12 balls.1 ball's C.P. = Rs. 720/12 = Rs. 60.