Question

A man bought 500 meters of electric wire at 50 paida per meter he sold 50% part at the profit of 5%,at what % profit he sold remaining as to gain 10% on the whole transaction?

Answer 1

I think the answer is 250

Answer 2

Answer:

1st part +2nd part=total.

i.e 1st part is give 5%,2nd part let be x% so total profit will be 10*2=20%,

now,

5%+x%=20%

x%=15%.