Question

The cost price of 12 candles is equal to selling price of 15 candles then find loss percent

Answer 1

suppose cost price of 1 candle is 100
then, c.p of 12 candles is 12×100=1200
c.p of 15 candles is 1500 rupees
but,c.p of 12 candles is equal to selling price of 15 candles.

then loss =(1500-1200) rupees= 300
loss percentage= 300×100/1200 %. =25%

Answer 2

answer -loss percentage is 20 %