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  • Dec 26, 2011, 11:26 PM
    archanadesh
    Help me solve this with quadratic equations
    Cost of bananas is increased by Re.1 per dozen. One can get 2 dozen less for Rs.840.Find the original cost of one dozen bananas?
  • Dec 27, 2011, 12:14 AM
    Unknown008
    I'm having a hard time understanding your question, plus charging higher costs per dozen for more bananas doesn't really make sense... One would rather charge less for buying in larger bulk.
  • May 14, 2012, 04:23 AM
    abhakohale
    let original price = Rs. X...

    bananas that can be bought = 840 / x...

    increased price = Rs. (x + 1)...

    bananas that can be bought with the increased price = 840 / (x +1)...

    As,
    840/x - 840/x+1=2

    By solving this equation we get
    original price = Rs. 20 (ans)...

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