Question

11. A dealer bought a certain quantity of sugar at a uniform rate. He sold
one-half at a gain of 12%; one-fourth at a gain of 15% and the ramainder
at a loss of 2%. What is the percentage of loss or gain on the cost price ?
(Ans. * 9.25% Profit]​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

remaining = 1-(1/2+1/4) = 1/4

1/2 12%+1/4 15% +1/4 (-2%)

= (12×2)+15-2 /4 = 37/4 = 9 1/4 %

=9.25%