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A fruit seller purchased bananas at per dozen and sold each pair at . What is the percentage profit or loss at this?

  1. A
    20% profit
  2. B
    20% loss
  3. C
    40% profit
  4. D
    40% loss

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

1 dozen = 12 items.
Cost Price () of 12 bananas = .



1 pair = 2 items.
Selling Price () of 2 bananas = .



Since , the seller makes a profit:



Calculate profit percentage:



Hence, the fruit seller makes a profit.

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A fruit seller purchased bananas at per dozen and sold each pair at . What is the percentage profit or loss at this?
A
20% profit
B
20% loss
C
40% profit
D
40% loss

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