Question

Pens are bought at 8 for a rupee and sold at 6 for a rupee. Find the gain or loss percent.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Given That ;

Cost Price,

C.P = Rs. 8

Selling Price,

S.P = Rs. 6

C.P > S.P

So ;

It's Loss .

Loss = C.P - S.P

Loss = 8 - 6

Loss = Rs. 2

Loss Percent ,

L% = Loss / C.P x 100

L% = 2 / 8 x 100

L% = 1 / 4 x 100

L% = 25%

Hence ;

Loss Percent ( L% ) =25%

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

₹2 profit

Step-by-step explanation:

8-6=2

Given That

Cost Price,

C.P= Rs. 8

Selling Price,

S.P= Rs. 6

C.P>S.P

So;

It's Loss.

Loss = C.P - S.P

Loss =8-6

Loss = Rs. 2

Loss Percent,

L% = Loss / C.P x 100

L% =2 /8 x 100

L%=1/4 x 100

L%=25%

Hence;

Loss Percent ( L%) =25%