The cost of 50 dozens of bananas is Rs. 2,400 and the transport cost per banana is Rs. 0.25. The selling price is Rs. 10 for a pair of bananas. What is the profit percentage (rounded off up to one decimal place)?

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  1. 14.5%
  2. 17.6%
  3. 15.4%
  4. 16.7%

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Option 2 : 17.6%
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Given: 

The cost of 50 dozens of bananas is Rs. 2,400 and the transport cost per banana is Rs. 0.25.

The selling price is Rs. 10 for a pair of bananas. 

Concept used:

SP = CP + Profit

Calculation:

The cost price of 1 banana is,

⇒ 2400/(50×12) = Rs 4

After adding the transport cost the cost price is 4 + 0.25 = Rs 4.25

The selling price of each banana is 10 / 2 = Rs 5

Net profit is,  5 - 4.25 = 0.75

So profit percentage is,

⇒ (0.75/4.25) × 100 = 17.6 %

∴ The correct option is 2

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