Question

A camera is bought for 5400 and sold for 5850. Find the profit per cent.
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Answer 1

Answer:

cp=5400

sp=5850

p=sp-cp

5850-5400

450

p%=p/cp×100

450/5400×100

8.33

Answer 2

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$\blacksquare$FORMULA TO BE IMPLEMENTED

$Profit \: Percentage \: = \: \frac{Profit }{Cost \: Price} \times 100 \%$

$\blacksquare \:$CALCULATION

The cost price of camera = ₹ 5400

The selling price of camera = ₹ 5850

Profit = ₹ ( 5850 - 5400) = ₹ 450

So

$Profit \: Percentage \: = \: \frac{Profit }{Cost \: Price} \times 100 \%$

$= \frac{450}{5400} \times 100 \%$

$= 8.33 \: \%$