Question

a machine was purchased for Rupees 3750 and rupees 250 work paid for transportation if it is sold at a gain of 40 rupees find the gain percent

Answer 1

CP=3750
Overheads=250
Total cost =3750+250=4000
SP=4000+40=4040.
GAIN%=40/4000*100=1%

Answer 2

3750+250+40=4040
gain % = (profit÷cp)×100
=(40÷4000)×100
and 1 ℅ gain, i hope right