Question

a man bought apples at 10 for rupees 75 and sold them at 75 per dozen find his loss percent​

Answer 1

Answer:

his loss percent may be 12.5%

Answer 2

Cost Price of 1 apple = Rs 75 ÷ 10 = Rs 7.50

Selling Price of 1 apple = Rs 75 ÷ 12 = Rs 6.25

Loss = Rs 7.50 - Rs 6.25 = Rs 1.25

Percentage loss = 1.25/7.5 x 100 = 16.67% (nearest hundredth)

Answer: 16.67%