Question

loss on 1 pencil 40 paise if loss is 5 rupees no of penculs =​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let no . Of pencils be x

Loss on 1 pencil = ₹0.4=40 paise

Total loss=₹5=500 paise

Total no.of pencils x= 500/40

=12.5

= 12 or 13

Therefore total no of pencils =13

Answer 2

No of pencil -1

Loss -40paise

Loss - Rs 5

5=5*100

500 paise

No of pencils-500/40

It will be approximately 11