Question

a)100 chocolates were bought at the rate ₹ 8 each. 60 were sold at ₹ 12 each and
remaining at the rate of ₹ 5 each .Find the loss or gain percent in the deal

Answer 1

Answer:

Rate→ Rs. 15/8 toffees

∴ 1 toffees rate =

8

15

×1

12 toffees rate =

8

15

×12

Cost price =

2

45

Rs.

Selling price =18 Rs.

∴ Loss =C.P−S.P

=

2

45

−18

=

2

9

Rs.

% Loss=

45/2

9/2

×100

=20%.

Answer 2

Answer:

15 % Profit

Step-by-step explanation:

100 chocolate purchase at 8*100=800 rs

60 sold at 12=60*12=720 rs

40 sold at 5=40*5=200

total selling amount

=720+200

=920

profit

920-800=120

800*(X÷100)=120

800X=12000

X=12000÷800

X=120÷8

X=15

so 15% profit