If a stall sells 15 loaves of bread at Rs 8 each and later increases the price to Rs 9 each while keeping the quantity sold at 15 loaves, what is the new total revenue?
Answer
Rs 135
The correct answer is Rs 135 — State the new total revenue.
Step-by-step solution
- Compute original revenue: 15 loaves × Rs 8 = Rs 120.
- Compute new revenue: 15 loaves × Rs 9 = Rs 135.
- State the new total revenue.
Common mistake: Adding price and quantity instead of multiplying
Concept tested: Price change effect on revenue
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