Question

Shamu purchased 36 chickoo at the rate of rs10 for 2 and sold them rs 24 for 4. Did he makes profit or loss

Answer 1

Profit, because

Cost price - 10 for 2

therefore CP = 130

Selling price - 24 for 4

therefore SP = 216

Answer 2

total. cp = 36÷2×10=180

total sp = 36÷4×24=216

hence profit