Question

The selling price of 15 articles is equal to the cost price of 12 articles. Find the loss or profit percent.​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Let C.P. of 1 article =Rsx

Then, C.P. of 12 articles =Rs12x

Given, S.P of 15 articles = C.P. of 12 articles

So, S.P. of 15 articles= 12x

Since, S.P.<C.P., for 15 articles there is a Loss

So, Loss % =

C.P.

C.P.−S.P.

×100=

15x

15x−12x

×100=

15

3

×100=20 %

Answer 2

Answer:

Let C.P. of 1 article  =Rsx

Then, C.P. of 12 articles =Rs12x

Given, S.P of 15 articles = C.P. of 12 articles

So, S.P. of 15 articles= 12x

Since, S.P.<C.P., for 15 articles there is a Loss

So, Loss % =  

C.P.

C.P.−S.P.

​  

×100=  

15x

15x−12x

​  

×100=  

15

3

​  

×100=20 %

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