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  1. Oranges are bought at rate of 7 for $ 3. At what rate per hundred must they be sold to gain 33%?
    1. $ 56
    2. $ 60
    3. $ 58
    4. $ 57
Correct Option: D

Given in question , Cost price of 7 oranges = $ 3

Cost price of 1 orange = $
3
7

∴ Cost price of 100 oranges =
3
× 100 =
300
77

∵ 100% =
300
7

For gain 33% ,
∴ 133% =
300
×
133
= $ 57
7100



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