Question

A fruit seller bought fruit fo Rs 1200. he sold this in the market for Rs 1500. what was his profit and profit percent​

Answer 1

Answer:

Cost price of the fruits = Rs. 1200

Selling price of the fruits = Rs. 1500

SP > CP ⇒ there is a gain.

⇒ Gain = SP - CP = 1500 - 1200 = Rs. 300

∴ Gain Percentage =

CP

Gain

(100)%

=

1200

300

(100)%=25%

∴ The shopkeeper makes a profit of 25%

Answer 2

Answer:

25%

Step-by-step explanation:

Cost price of the fruits = 1200

Selling price of the fruits = 1500

Hence, required profit percent

$sp - cp = 1500 - 1200 = 300$

300 × 100 = 25%

$ans$

1200