Question

two items are sold at rs900 each . If the merchant makes a profit of 12.5 % in one and loss of 20% on other , how much % loss does he make ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

7.5%

Step-by-step explanation:

Amount = 900

profit = 12.5% of 900 = 12.5/100 * 900 = 112.5

loss =20% of 900 =  20/100*900 = 180

PRofit = 112.5

loss = 180

Profit / loss = 180 - 112.5

= 67.5

Loss % = 67.5/900 * 100

= 7.5% loss