A vendor buys bananas at 6 for Rs. 5 and sells them at 5 for Rs. 6. If his total profit is Rs. 55, find the total number of bananas bought. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A vendor buys bananas at 6 for Rs. 5 and sells them at 5 for Rs. 6. If his total profit is Rs. 55, find the total number of bananas bought.
A. 200
B. 180
C. 150
D. 120
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Cost Price of 30 bananas = 5 * 5 = 25. Selling Price of 30 bananas = 6 * 6 = 36. Profit on 30 bananas = 11. Total profit is 55, which is 5 times 11. Total bananas = 30 * 5 = 150.

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A. Rs. 564.71
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C. Rs. 580
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