Question

The cost price of 8 books is equal to the selling price of 6 books. Find the gain or loss percent.
[Hint: If the S.P. of 1 article is Rs1, then C.P. of 8 articles is Rs6.]​

Answer 1

Cost price of 6 books Rs.6 - Selling price of 6 books = Rs.8

Gain = (SP - CP) Gain = (8-6) = Rs.2

Gain%= (Gain/CP*100)%

= (2/6*100)%

= 33.3% Ans.

Ans.) The gain is 33.3%.