Question

4. Two articles A and B are sold by a
trader. The cost Price of A equals the
half the selling price of B. A is sold at
40%. Profit and the Cost Price of B is
equal to 24% less than its selling Price .
what will be the overall
Percent
Profit / Loss
by the trader?​

Answer 1

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find the ratio of SP and CP of ONE article and then calculate profit or loss.

20CP = 25SP => SP/CP = 20/25 Loss = CP - SP = 25 - 20 = 5 Loss % = Loss/CP x