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Hari purchased 20 dozen notebook at Rs. 48 per dozen. He sold 8 dozen at 10% profit and remaining 12 dozen with 20% profit. What is his profit percentage in the transaction?

8%
15%
16%
none of the above
Explanation:

CP of 20 dozen = Rs. (48 x 20) = Rs.960

CP of 8 dozen = Rs. (48 x 8) = Rs. 384.

CP of 12 dozen =Rs. (960 384) = Rs. 576

Total S.P = Rs. (110/100 x 384 +120/100 x 576) = Rs.1113.60

Profit % = (153.60/960 x 100) % =16%.

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