Question

An article is both for rupees 250 and sold for rupees 375 find the gain or loss percentage

Answer 1

$125 \div 250 = 0.5$

Answer 2

Answer:

50%

Step-by-step explanation:

Purchase Price = Rs 250

Sales Price = Rs 375

Find the gain:

Gain = 375 - 250 = Rs 125

Find the gain percentage:

Gain Percentage = Gain/Purchase Price x 100

Gain Percentage = 125/250 x 100 = 50%

Answer: The gain is 50%