Question

20 baskets of mangoes each containing 50 mangoes were purchased
at Rs 80 a basket. 70 mangoes were spoilt. The remaining mangoes
were sold at 3 for 5 rupees. Find the gain or loss.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Total mangoes =20x50=1000

Price = 80X20=Rs1600

spoilt=70mangose

Balance = 1000-70=930mangoes

Sellings:

3.mangoes Rs 5

930. x?

x=930x5/3=310x5=Rs

1550

SP=1550

CP = 1600

Loss=Rs50

% Loss=50/1600. x100 = 3 1/8%