Question

3. A man purchased a cell phone for 2,000. By paying # 200 more, he replaces its
(case). If he sells the cell phone for + 2,500, find his profit or loss per cent.
4. A man buys 5 dozen eggs at * 36 per dozen. Out of which 5% got broken. He sold
remaining eggs for 48 per dozen. What was his total gain?
5. Rahul buys an almirah for 2,000 and spends * 400 as its transportation charges. In
sells the almirah for 3,000, determine his profit per cent.
We have learnt how to find profit (or loss) and profit % (or loss %) if C.P. and S.P. of an a
known.
Note:
We can also find S.P. of an article if C.P. is known and vice-versa, provided profit
or loss % is given.
Let us explain this with the help of examples.​

Answer 1

total cost price=2000+200 ruppes=2200 ruppes

selling price=2500 ruppes

therefore his profit percentage=300/2500×100%=12%