Question

The cost price of 50 articles is equal to the selling price of 40 articles. What is the profit/loss percent?​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let C.P of one article =1 Rs.

Then C.P of 40 article=40 Rs.

According to the question

S.P of 50 article =C.P of 40 article=40 Rs.

We assume that C.P of one article =1Rs.

then C.P of 50 article=50 Rs.

Loss=50-40=10 Rs.

Loss %=

50

10

×100=20%

Answer 2

Answer:

the percent is -

10%.

Step-by-step explanation:

50 - 40 = 10

= 10%