Question

6. A man bought pencils at the rate of 6 for 4 and sold them at the rate of 4 for 6. What is his gain per
cent in the transaction?​

Answer 1

Answer:

A man bought pencils at the rate of 6 for $ 4 and sold them at the rate of 4 for $ 6.

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We can find required answer with the help of given formula :

Gain % = 20 × 100 = 125 %

16

Answer 2

CP of 6 pencils = Rs 5

CP of 1 pencil = Rs

6

5

CP of 5 pencils =Rs

6

25

SP of 5 pencils = Rs 6

Profit =6−

6

25

−6=

6

11

Profit % =

6

11

×

25

6

×100=44%