Question

A man purchased apple at 32 per half dozen and sold them at 5 for 12. Find his gain or loss
percent.​

Answer 1

Answer:

loss% = 54.97%

Step-by-step explanation:

C.P of 6 apples  = Rs. 32

C.P of 1 apple    = 32 /6

                          =Rs.  5.33

S.P of 5 apples  = Rs. 12

S.P of 1 apple    = 12 /5

                          = Rs. 2. 40

loss  = 5.33 - 2.40

        = Rs. 2.93

loss%  =  2.93/5.33  x 100

          =  54.97%

Answer 2

Answer:

54.55% loss

Step-by-step explanation:

a man purchased pen at 15 for rs 82.50 and sold them at rs 30 per dozen. find his gain or loss percent