Question

An electrician sells a room heater for Rs. 3220, gaining1/6 of its cost price. Find his gain %
a) 50/3 %
b)50/7 %
c) 3/50 %​

Answer 1

Given :-

An electrician sells a room heater for Rs 3220

he gaining 1/6 of its cost price

Solution :-

Cost of room heater = 3220

He gains 1/6 of its cost price

Therefore,

Gain in room heater = 1/6 * 3220

Gain in room heater = 536.66

Hence, He gain profit of Rs536.66

Now, Calculating profit percentage

Profit % = Profit / CP * 100

Profit % = 536.66/ 3220 / 100

Profit % = 53666/ 3220

Profit % = 50/3

Profit % = 16.67

Hence, An electrician gains profit of 50/3 $.$

Answer 2

Answer:

An electrician sells a room heater for Rs. 3220, gaining1/6 of its cost price. Find his gain %

An electrician sells a room heater for Rs. 3220, gaining1/6 of its cost price. Find his gain % a) 50/3 %

An electrician sells a room heater for Rs. 3220, gaining1/6 of its cost price. Find his gain % a) 50/3 %b)50/7 %

c) 3/50 %

answer= b