Question

If the SP of 6 lemons is the same as the CP of 8 lemons, then find the profit or loss?

SP of 6 lemons = 8 lemons
SP of 6 lemons = 6x
CP of 6 lemons = 6x
SP > CP , therefore, it is profit

profit = SP - CP
profit = 8x - 6x = 2x

profit % = 2x / 6x × 100
profit % = 33 1/3


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Answer 1

Let the SP of each lemon be x and CP of each lemon be y.

Given,

6x=8y

⟹ y/x = 6/8

Profit%= x−y/x ×100

⟹ 8−6 / 6 ×100=33.33%