Question

the cost of 15 articles is equal to selling price of 12 articles find the profit percent​

Answer 1

Answer:

20 percent

Step-by-step explanation:

et C.P. of 1 article  =Rsx

Then, C.P. of 12 articles =Rs12x

Given, S.P of 15 articles = C.P. of 12 articles

So, S.P. of 15 articles= 12x

Since, S.P.<C.P., for 15 articles there is a Loss

So, Loss % =  

C.P.

C.P.−S.P.

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×100=  

15x

15x−12x

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×100=  

15

3

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×100=20 %