Question

Clear selection
A shopkeeper bought pencils at the
rate of 3 for Rs 6 and sold them at the
rate of 2 for Rs 5. Find his gain or loss
percent.​

Answer 1

Answer:

44%

Step-by-step explanation:

CP of 6 pencils = Rs 5

CP of 1 pencil = Rs

6

5

CP of 5 pencils =Rs

6

25

SP of 5 pencils = Rs 6

Profit =6−

6

25

−6=

6

11

Profit % =

6

11

×

25

6

×100=44%