Math, asked by bhavya665036, 2 months ago

5. The cost price of 16 books is equal to the selling price of 12 books. Find the percentage gain.

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Answered by Anonymous

6

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer

Let the CP of one book be Rs. x. So,

CP of 16 books =Rs. 16x

According to the question,

SP of 12 books =Rs. 16x

Therefore,

SP of one book =Rs.

12

16x

=Rs.

3

4x

Therefore,

Gain%=

x

(

3

4x

−x)

×100=

3x

x

×100=33

3

1

%

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