Question

if the cost price of 12 table is the same as the selling price of 16 tables. find the lost percent​

Answer 1

Answer:

25%

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the cost of tables = x  

Let selling price of the tables = y  

given that  

12x=16y...(i)

loss % =y-x/x ₓ 100

3/4x-x/x ₓ 100=-25%

loss = 25%

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Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Solution: Let the cost price of 1 table = Rs. 1

Cost price of 16 items =16

Selling price of 16 items =12

Loss = 16−12= Rs. 4

Loss %=  $\frac{4}{16}$ × 100 = 25%

So, loss percent is 25%.