93 light bulbs were purchased for Rs. 93, and 19 light bulbs broke in transit. The trader sold the remaining light bulbs at Rs. 1.40 each. Find his profit.
Given:
Total bulbs purchased = 93
Total cost = Rs. 93
Bulbs broken = 19
Bulbs sold = 93 − 19 = 74
Selling price per bulb = Rs. 1.40
Find trader's profit.
Formula Used:
Profit = Selling Price − Cost Price
Total SP = (Number of good bulbs) × (Selling price per bulb)
Solution:
Cost Price per bulb = = 1
Total SP = 74 × 1.40 = 103.6
Profit = 103.6 - 93 = Rs. 10.6
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