Question

Mr. Sen sells 8 articles for Rs. 36 and makes a profit of 20%. Find his gain or loss percent if he sell 16 such articles
for Rs. 54
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Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Sp of one article is 15/8 = rs 15/8,

profit is 20% then Cp of one article is 15/8*100/120 = rs 1.7

now cp of 16 such articles = 1.7*16 = rs ,27.2

sp of 8 articles is given to be 54 so loss% =

(27.2-54)*100/20 =27.2*100/20=13.6 %

Answer 2

Answer:

10% loss

Step-by-step explanation:

8,rs .361 article,36/8 ,rs.50 8,20% 16,rs 54 11,54/16 27/8 ,

3 ,33