Question

half of 200 items were sold a profit of 25%and rest at a profit of 35%. if all articles have been sold at profit of 30%. find difference between total profit increased in above two ways. give solution

Answer 1

thaught 200 items rs 200/2=100 is the cost price 25%profit=125
rest 100in 35%profit=135
the sum=135+125=260
in second case 200×30/100=60
200+60=260
the both ans is same so both the profit are same.