Question

A man buys eggs at 5 for rs 6 and sells them at 8 for rs12 find his gain %

Answer 1

Answer:

CP

5 eggs for ₹6

CP of 1 egg = 6/5

SP

8 eggs for ₹12

Sp of 1 egg = 12/8

Profit = SP  - CP

12/8 - 6/5 = (60 - 48 ) /40

= 12/40=3/10

Step-by-step explanation:

Gain % = 3/10 *5/6 *100=25%