Question

Q: I bought 8 kg. of sugar for Rs. 88 and was obliged to sell it at a loss of as much money as
I received for 2 kg. At what price per kg did I sell the sugar?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let price of the salt was x per kg.

Loss = 88 - 80x

20x = 88 - 80x

100x = 88

x = 88/100

x = 0.88 per kg.

Answer 2

Answer:

sugar is sold at 176

Explanation:

1 kg =11 gram

8 kg = 88 gram

so, if 1 kg is sold 22

loss of money means sold on less rate so,

2g =44

..

total loss ₹176