Question

The S.P OF 16 PENS IS EQUAL TO C.P OF 15 PENS . FIND THE PROFIT OR LOSS PERCENT?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

The gain percentage (%) = 25 %

Step-by-step explanation:

Let CP of each pen be ₹ 1.

∴ The CP of 16 pens = The SP of 12 pens = ₹ 1

To find, the gain or loss per cent (%) = ?

∴ Gain = ₹ 16 - ₹ 12 = ₹ 4

We know that,

Gain percentage (%) = \dfrac{Gain}{CP} \times 100= \dfrac{4}{16} \times 100

= \dfrac{1}{4} \times 100

= 25 %

Thus, the gain percentage (%) = 25 %

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

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