Question

an article is bought for rs250 and is sold rs 300 the gain percent is

Answer 1

C.P is rupees 250.
S.P is rupees 300.
Therefore, Profit is rupees 50.
Therefore, Profit percent= profit/C.P * 100
= 50/250 * 100 = 20%

Answer 2

Cp of article=rs250
Sp of article=rs300
Gain=300-250
=rs50
Gain%=gain/cp×100
=50/250×100
20%