Question

A man sells 12 candies for rs.12 & loses rs.2.40. if he sells 12 candies for rs.16, how much does he gain or lose?

Answer 1

Hi ,

It is given that ,

selling price of 12 candies = Rs 12

loss ( L ) = Rs 2.40

Cost price of 12 candies = S. P + Loss

C.P = Rs 12 + Rs 2.40

C.P = Rs 14.40

ii ) Now ,.

C.P = Rs 14.40

Selling price = S.P = Rs 16

S.P > C.P then he gets profit .

gain = S.P - C.P

g = 16 - 14.40

g = Rs 1.60

Therefore ,

If the man sells 12 candies for Rs 16

he gains Rs 1.60

I hope this helps you.

: )

Answer 2

Answer:

Gains rs 1.60

Step-by-step explanation:

for 12 candies --- S.P =   12(given)

                           LOSS = 2.40(GIVEN)

               Therefore,CP = SP + LOSS ,  (LOSS = CP - SP)

                          ie,   CP = 2.40+12

                                       = 14.40

Now for 12candies at, SP = 16,

                               and CP = 14.40

                               and     SP>CP ; profit

                                     14.40 - 16 = 1.60,gains