Question

A man bought 400 oranges for ₹250. He sold them each for 80 paise. Find the profit .

Answer 1

Cost price of the cycle = Rs. 1200
Selling price of the cycles = 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

Rs 70

Step-by-step explanation:

cost of 400mangoes = Rs 250 = 25000p selling price of 400mangoes= 400×80 = 32000p 32000p= Rs 320 25000p= Rs 250. So, it's a profit of Rs 70.