Question

the sale decreased by 5% due to the increase in selling price by 10% what is the percentage increase in profit

pl answer fast with explanation

Answer 1

for example previous price be rs.100

sp increased 10%

then price will be rs.110

decreased 5%

then price will be rs.104.5

then profit percentage =

110 - 104.5/100 x 100

5.5%

Answer 2

Answer:

4.5%

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the intial price be 100.

(i)

Sales decreased by 5%.

So, the new price = 100 - 5 = 95.

(ii)

Given that there is a increase by 10%.

= 10% of 95

= 9.5

So, the new price would be 95 + 9.5 = 104.5

(iii)

Therefore, the overall% change is 4.5%

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