Question

a man bought apples at 8 for 10 and sold them at 10 for 8 find his gain or loss perceny

Answer 1

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Find Cost Price of 1 apple:

8 apples = ₹10

1 apple = ₹10 ÷ 8

1 apple = ₹1.25

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Find Selling Price of 1 apple:

10 apples = ₹8

1 apple = ₹8 ÷ 10

1 apple = ₹0.80

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FInd Loss:

₹0.8 - ₹1.25 = -0.45

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Find Loss Percentage:

₹0.45/₹1.25 x 100 = 36%.

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Answer: He made a loss of 36%

Answer 2

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