Question

A retail Saree shop purchases each saree for Rs. 125. It adds 10% to the original price for each saree. Later it gives 10% discount for each saree. What is the gain/loss for each

Answer 1

Answer:

Neither loss or neither gain

Step-by-step explanation:

Because firstly he add 10% for gain profit but at the end he give 10% discount . So there is neither loss or profit .

Answer 2

Answer:

Rs. 1.25 loss

Step-by-step explanation:

Cost of saree- Rs. 125

Gain- 10% of cost= Rs. 125*0.1= Rs. 12.5

Selling price= Rs. 125+12.5= Rs. 137.5

Discount- 10% of selling price = Rs. 137.5*0.1= Rs. 13.75

Discounted selling price= Rs. 137.5 - Rs. 13.75= Rs. 123.75

Gain/loss= Rs. 123.75-Rs. 125= - Rs. 1.25

Answer Rs. 1.25 loss for each