The selling price of 15 articles is equal to the cost price of 12 articles. Find the gain or loss as percent.
The selling price of 15 articles is equal to the cost price of 12 articles. Find the gain or loss as percent.
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S.P. of 15 articles = C.P. of 12 articles
Let C.P. of 1 article = Re.1
C.P. of 12 article = Rs.12 and
C.P. of 15 articles = Rs.15
S.P. of 15 articles = Rs.12
[S.P. of 15 articles = C.P. of 12 articles]
Loss = Rs.15 – Rs.12 = Rs.3
Loss% = (3/15) x 100 = 20%
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