Question

If the CP of 10 articles is equal to the SP of 8 articles then find the loss or gain as percent

Answer 1

Answer:

let the c.p of 1 article=₹1

C.p of 10 article=₹10

c.p of 10 article=s.p of 8 article

s.p of 8 article= ₹10

profit= 10-8=2

profit%= 10×(X/100) =2

X =2×100/10 =20%