Question

217. A man buys 8 mangoes for Rs.9 and sells them at 9 mangoes for
Rs.8 & his gain or loss per cent is?
(C)
0
(A) 10.18% loss
(C) 20.98% loss
(B) 10.18% gain
(D) 20.98% gain​

Answer 1

Answer:

(C) 20.98%

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

loss% = 20.9

Explanation:

CP = 9/8

SP = 8/9

loss(per unit) = CP - SP = 9/8-8/9 = 17/72

loss% = loss/CP×100 = 17/81×100 = 1700/81 = 20.9