Question

Example 8: A fruit seller buys apples at therate of Rs.12 per dozen and sells them atthe rate of 15 for Rs.12. Find out hispercentage gain or loss.1​

Answer 1

Answer:

12 per dozen = 1 per Apple

15 apples for 12 = 0.8 per apple

Loss = 1 - 0.8 = 0.2 per apple

Loss % = 0.2/1 × 100 = 20%

Answer 2

Answer:

20%

Step-by-step explanation:

Given,

A fruit seller buys apples at therate of Rs.12 per dozen and sells them atthe rate of 15 for Rs.12.

To Find,

His pecentage gain or loss.

12 per dozen = 1 per Apple

15 apples for 12 = 0.8 per apple

Loss = 1 - 0.8 = 0.2 per apple

Loss % = 0.2/1 × 100 = 20%

Hence, the answer is 20%.

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