Nisha bought a number of oranges at 2 for a rupee and an

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Nisha bought a number of oranges at 2 for a rupee and an equal number at 3 for a rupee. To make a profit of 20% she should sell a dozen for

Let Total oranges bought = 12 or dozen
∴ Their cost price = 3 + 2 = 5
For profit of 20%,

∴ Selling Price =	Cost price × ( 100 + Profit% )
	100

Selling Price =	5 × 120	= $ 6
	100