Question

Find the gain or loss percent in the following:(1) S.P. Rs 10, loss Rs 2. (2) C.P. Rs. 40.80, gain Rs 2 (3) S.P. Rs 15(1÷2),gain Rs 2 (4) S.P. Rs 420, loss Rs 200

Answer 1

4) SP = 420
loss = 200
CP = SP +Loss
CP = 420 +200
= 620

Loss per cent = Loss /CP *100
= 200/ 620 *100
= 32.25 percent