Question

A man buys pencils at the rate of 6 for Rs. 5 and sells them at 5 for Rs. 6. What is his profit %?

Answer 1

Answer:

CP of 6 pencils = Rs 5

CP of 1 pencil = Rs

6

5

CP of 5 pencils =Rs

6

25

SP of 5 pencils = Rs 6

Profit =6−

6

25

−6=

6

11

Profit % =

6

11

×

25

6

×100=44%

Answer 2

Answer:

CP of 6 pencils = Rs 5

CP of 1 pencil = Rs 5/6

CP of 5pencils = Rs 25/6

SP of 5 pencils = Rs 6

Profit = 6-25/6 = 11/6

profit% = 11/6 × 25/6 ×100 = 44%

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