Question

A coconut seller purchased 1000 coconuts
for Rs. 4000, out of 1000 coconuts 100
were rotten and he sold the remaining
coconuts for Rs. 5 each. Find the loss or
gain percentage
1. 20%
2. 12.5%
3. 15%
3.25%
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Answer 1

Answer:

cp =4000

s.p.=900X5=4500

profit=500

p%=(500/4000) X100

=100/8%

=12.5%