Question

Oranges are bought at 6 for rs. 20 and sold at 4 for rs. 18. Find the gain or los per cent

Answer 1

for each orange cost =3.3
for four oranges s.p=18
four oranges c.p=13.2
Profit=4.2
now percentage of gain, ={gain /c.p}*100
{4.2/13.2}*100=31.8per

Answer 2

Answer:

36.36%

Step-by-step explanation:

Cost price of 6 oranges = Rs 20

Cost price of 1 orange = $\frac{20}{6}=3.3$

Selling price of 4 oranges = Rs.18

Selling price of 1 orange = $\frac{18}{4} = 4.5$

Profit % =  $\frac{SP-CP}{CP} \times 100$

             =  $\frac{4.5 -3.3}{3.3} \times 100$

             =  $36.363 \%$

Hence the gain % is 36.36%