Question

articles are bought at45rupees per dozen and sold at 85 rupees per score. find the gain or loss percent.

Answer 1

If any thing is buy with ow price and sell by high price so, here are gain.

Answer 2

12 articles can bought at Rs 45 1 article can be bought at 45/12=15/4 =Rs 3.75  SP of 20 articles=Rs 85 SP of a article=85/20=Rs 4.25  Gain=Rs 4.25-Rs 3.75  Gain Percent=0.50/3.75×100=40/3  = 13/1/3 percent