Question

the cost of 3 apples is Rs. 4 and selling price of 4 apples is Rs. 3 . Find the profit or loss percentage

Answer 1

Cost price of 12 apples(1 Dozen)=12*(4/3)=16
Selling price of 12 apples(1 Dozen)=12*(3/4)=9
Loss=C.P.-S.P.
=16-9=7
Loss%=(Loss*100)/C.P
=(7*100)/16
=43.75