Question

Cheap and best kirana shop bought some apples at 4 per rupees and an equal number at 5 per rupee he then sold the entire quantity at 9 for 2 rupees what is his percentage profit or loss

Answer 1

If they bought x apples at 4 per rupee

Amount spent = x/4

They also bought x apples at 5 per rupee

Amount spent = x/5


Total amount spent =  x/4 + x/5 = 9x/20

They sold at 9 for 2 rupees


Sales = (2x/9)2 = 4x/9


Profit/Loss = 4x/9 - 9x/20 = -x/180


They made a LOSS

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

If they bought x apples at 4 per rupee

Amount spent = x/4

They also bought x apples at 5 per rupee

Amount spent = x/5

Total amount spent = x/4 + x/5 = 9x/20

They sold at 9 for 2 rupees

Sales = (2x/9)2 = 4x/9

Profit/Loss = 4x/9 - 9x/20 = -x/180

They made a LOSS