Question

A salesman expects a gain of 13% on
his cost price. If in a month, his sale
was rs.791000, then what was his
profit?
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Answer 1

Answer:

His profit would be 91000.

Step-by-step explanation:

SP=791000

Profit percent =13%

CP*(100+profit percent)/100=SP

Thus using the formula,

We would get CP to be 700000

Thus profit=SP-CP

= 791000-700000

=91000

Here a formula for u,

Use these,

If profit% is given,

CP*(1+(p%/100))=SP

If loss% is given,

CP*(1-(l%/100))=SP

Answer 2

Answer:

Rs. 688170

Step-by-step explanation:

sell price: Rs 791000.

gain 13%

=791000×13%

=102830

profit = 791000-102830

= Rs. 688170