Question

The cost price of 12 pens is equal to to the selling price of 15 candle find the loss percent
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Answer 1

Answer:

so, CP of 1 pen = x/12. so, CP of 15 pens = 15x/12 = 5x/4. As, 5x/4 > x, so, there will be loss. Loss% = [{(5x/4)-x) / 5x/4] x 100 = 1/5 x100 = 20%.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

CP of 12 pens = SP of 15 candles

CP/SP=15/12 (15-12) = 3

Hence, Loss% = 3/15×100

Loss% = 20% Ans...