Question

A man loses Rs 20 by selling some toys at the rate of rs.3 per piece and gains rs.30 , if he sells them at 3.25 per piece. the number of pieces sold by him are?

Answer 1

Given,

A man loses Rs 20 by selling some toys at the rate of rs. 3 per piece.

And, he gains rs.30 , if he sells them at 3.25 per piece.

To find,

The number of pieces sold by him.

Solution,

Let,the sold pieces of toy = x

Total selling price in the first case = 3×x = rs. 3x

Cost price = Selling price + loss = 3x + 20 ....(1)

And,

Total selling price in the second case = 3.25 × x = rs. 3.25x

Cost price = Selling price - profit = 3.25x -30 ....(2)

Now,if we compare (1) and (2),we get that,

3x + 20 = 3.25x - 30

3.25x - 3x = 20+30

0.25x = 50

x = 200

Hence,the number of sold pieces of toy is 200.

Answer 2

Answer:

the answer is 200 pieces were sold by him.

Step-by-step explanation:

the explanation given in the above answer is absolutely correct