Question

A shopkeeper bought 12pencil for rs16.how much he sell one pencil to gain 50percent​

Answer 1

1 dozen pen = 13

so

Explanation:

i think 16/12 * 50 =66.66

for one pen = 66.66/100 I am not sure

Answer 2

Rs 2

Explanation:

12 pencils = Rs 16

50% profit on Rs 16 = 50/100 × 16 = 8

selling price = 16 + 8 = 24

cost of 1 pencil = 24/12 = Rs 2