​The total cost price of 100 apples is ₹700. They are sold at a rate of ₹96 per dozen. The profit percentage is

Correct option is A

​Given:

Cost price of 100 apples = Rs. 700

Selling price per dozen = Rs. 96

Formula Used:

$$\text{Profit \%} = \frac{\text{SP} - \text{CP}}{\text{CP}} \times 100$$​

Solution:

SP of 100 apples = $$\frac{96}{12} \times 100 = 800 \, \text{Rs.}$$​​

Profit =  Rs.800 - 700 = 100 Rs.

​$$\text{Profit \%} = \frac{100}{700} \times 100 = 14.2857\% \approx 14 \frac{2}{7}\%$$​​