Question

.. A shopkeeper gains 2 on each pen and loses 50 paise on each pencil. He sells 60 pens and
100 pencils. How much has he gained or lost? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

When

Money gained from pens = 60×2 = 120

Money lost from pencils = 100×0.5 = 50

Since gain>loss

Thus gain = 120-50 = 70

Hope it helps

Answer 2

Answer:

The shopkeeper gains Rs 120 as he gains 2 on each pens and sells 60 pens

He loses Rs 50 as 50p is half of Rs 1 and he sells 100 pencils.

The shopkeeper has a gain of Rs 120- Rs 50= Rs 70