Question

The cost of 24 Pencils is the same as
Selling Price of n Pencils. If there is
a loss of 40%. What is the value of n?​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

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Let the cost price of 1 pencil = x

Let selling price of 1 pencil = y

• (x-y)/x × 100 = 40
• 5x -5y = 2x
• 3x = 5y
• Multiplying both sides by 8:
• 24x = 40y
• But,
• 24x = ny (given)
• 40y = ny
• n = 40