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Due to 25% fall in the rate of eggs, one can buy 2 dozen eggs more than before by investing Rs.162. Then the original rate per dozen of the eggs is
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- Rs. 22
- Rs. 24
- Rs. 27
- Rs. 30
Correct Option: C
Let Initial price of eggs = Rs. m per dozen.
New price = Rs. | per dozen | |
4 |
According to the question,
- | = 2 | |||
3m/4 | m |
⇒ | - | = 2 | ||
3x | x |
⇒ | - | = 2 | ||
m | m |
⇒ | = 2 | |
m |
⇒ 2m = 54
⇒ m = Rs. 27 per dozen