Question

A man brought oranges at 8 for Rs 34 and sold them at 12 for Rs 57.Find out bis gain or loss pre cent

Answer 1

CP FOR 1 ORANGE =34/8=₹4.25
SP for 1 orange = 57 / 12 = 4.75
So gain = 4.75-4.25 = ₹0.50
Gaun per cent =0.50/4.25 x 100
= 8.5 per cent

Answer 2

Answer:

CP FOR 1 ORANGE =34/8=₹4.25

SP for 1 orange = 57 / 12 = 4.75

So gain = 4.75-4.25 = ₹0.50

Gain% =0.50/4.25 x 100

= 8.5%