# 150 oranges are bought for Rs. 400 and sold at the rate of Rs. 72 per dozen. What is the percentage of profit or loss?

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150 oranges are bought for Rs. 400 and sold at the rate of Rs. 72 per dozen. What is the percentage of profit or loss?
posted Aug 14

125% profit

Cost of dozen = 400/(150/12)= Rs.32
Profit = (72-32)/32= 125%

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