Question

cost price 5x and selling price 3x . what is gain percentage​

Answer 1

Answer:

There's a loss, as selling price < cost price ; 3x < 5x.

loss % = 40 %

Explanation:

loss = 5x - 3x = 2x

loss % = loss * 100 / CP

           = 2x * 100 / 5x

           = 40 %

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