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1. A pencil cost 5 paisa. These are sold at 20% profit. Find out the selling price of one dozen pencils.
- A. 72 paisa
- B. 72 paisa
- C. 72 paisa
- D. 72 paisa
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Cost of a pencil = 5 paisa
Cost of a dozen or 12 pencils = 5 x 12 = 60 paisa
Selling price at 20% profit = 60 + 20% of 60 = 60 + 12 = 72 paisa
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