Question

If I loss 12%by selling oranges at 14 for a rupee, how many oranges should I sell for a rupee to gain 12%?

Answer 1

hi

on seeling oranges at 14 for a rupee man losses 12%

s.p of 14 oranges = 1 rs

he got 12% loss 

let find the cost price

=>c,p = s.p *100 /100 - loss

          = 1 *100/88

           = 1.13 rs

 now he has to sell at 12% gain

=>s.p = c.p *100+gain/100

           = 1.13 *112/100

           =  1.26 rs

hope it helps u.........