Question

the cost price of 16 articles is equal to the selling price of 12 articles. Find the gain per cent
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Answer 1

Answer:

gain percent =33.3%

Step-by-step explanation:

given cost price of 16 articles =SP of 12 articles

that is   16CP =12SP

SP/CP =16/12 =4/3

gain percent = SP-CP/CP x100%  =(SP/CP -1)x100%

gain% =(4/3 -1)100  =1/3x100

gain% =33.3%

Answer 2

Answer:

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