Question

V. A man bought an article for * 25 and sold it for 340. Another man bought an article for 350 and so
it for 65. What rate of profit is greater and by what
per
cent? vudeo
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

CP1 = Rs. 25

SP1 = Rs. 40

CP2 = Rs. 50

SP2 = Rs. 65

Profit = SP1 - CP1

= Rs. (40-25) = Rs. 15

Profit%1 = 15/25×100 = 60%

Profit = SP2 - CP2

= Rs. (65-50) = Rs. 15

Profit%2 = 15/50×100 = 30%

Answer. Profit%1 is greater by 30%