There is a temple on the top of the hill of height1000mtrs.Coconuts at the base of the hill are sold at5/- each and at the top of the hill at 50/- each. Oneintelligent businessman thought of buying coconuts atthe base and selling them at the top. For that heappointed 2 people who can carry only 1000 coconuts ata time and takes 1 coconut for every mtr of walk.Can he succeed in his plan. If yes how much profit heearns for a rupee of investment? (7m neg-2)

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bhanu

  • May 5th, 2006
 

finally he will have 500 coconuts

2000-(2*500)=1000 nuts at middle(500 meters)

1000-(1*500)=500

500*50=25000/-

25000-(2000*5)=15,000/-(profit)

dibss23

  • Sep 6th, 2008
 

2000-(2*500)=1000nuts at the middle
1000-(1*500)=500 ,,        ,,   ,,   end of the road
so sell price=500*50=25000
cost price=2000*5=10000
profit=15000
YES HE WILL HAVE PROFIT IN 1Rs INVESTMENT=15000/10000=Rs1.5

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