Question

if the selling price of 10 rulers is the same as the cost price of 15 rulers , find the profit percentage ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The gain percentage is 50%.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

If the selling price of 10 rulers is the same as the cost price of 15 rulers. then find the gain percentage

Solution:

Let the cost price of 1 ruler = 10 rupees

Cost price of 15 rulers = 15 \times× 10 = 150 rupees.

Given CP of 15 rulers = SP of 10 rulers

SP of 10 rulers = 150

SP of 1 ruler = 15 rupees.

Gain percentage = \frac{5}{10} \times

10

5

× 100 = 50%

Result:

The gain percentage is 50%

Answer 2

The loss percent of given is 20%. Hence, the profit or loss = S.P. – C.P.