Question

If 3 dozen eggs cost Rs. 90, find the cost of 3 scores of eggs. (1 score = 20)

Answer 1

3 dozen = 3 x 12 = 36 eggs,

3 scores = 3 x 20 = 60

The cost of 36 eggs is = Rs. 90

The cost of 1 egg will be = Rs. `90/36`

∴ Cost of 60 eggs will be = Rs.`(90 xx 60)/36`

= Rs. 150