Question

12. A fruit-seller buys 100 oranges for * 250. He sells
the oranges at 27 a dozen. Find his gain or loss per
cent.​

Answer 1

CP of 100 oranges= Rs 250

SP of 12 oranges= Rs 27

SP of 1 orange= 27/12

SP of 100 orange= 27/12 ×100= Rs 225

Loss= 250-225= Rs 25

L%= (25/250×100)%        = 10%

             

Answer 2

12. A fruit-seller buys 100 oranges for * 250. He sells

the oranges at 27 a dozen. Find his gain or loss per

cent.