Question

the cost price of 24 apples is the same as the selling price of 18 apples. find the percentage gain

Answer 1

Let the c.p of 1 apple is = R.s 1
c.p of 24 apples = s.p of 18 apples
c.p of 24 apples= R.s 24
s.p of 18 apples = R.s 24
s.p of 24 apples=( 24/18) ×24 =R.s32
%gain=(32-24)/24× 100
(8/24)×100
(1/3)×100
100/3
33 1/3% ( 33 one by 3)

Answer 2

Answer:

25 - 18/18 ×100 = 33.33% .