Question

if cost prize of 12 pens is equal to selling price of 16 pen then profit/ loss in percentage equal to.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer = 25%

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Answer 2

Let CP of one pen = ₹1
So, CP of 12 Pens = ₹12
CP of 16 Pens = ₹16
SP of 16 pens = CP of 12 Pens
So, SP of 16 Pens = ₹ 12
Clearly, CP of 16 Pens > SP of 16 Pens
So, loss = 16 - 12 = ₹4
Now, loss % = (Loss/CP) x 100
= (4/16)x 100
=(1/4)x100
=25%
Hence loss percentage = 25%