Aptitude - Profit and Loss - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Profit and Loss - General Questions (Q.No. 13)
13.
100 oranges are bought at the rate of Rs. 350 and sold at the rate of Rs. 48 per dozen. The percentage of profit or loss is:
14 2 % gain
7
15% gain
14 2 % loss
7
15 % loss
Answer: Option
Explanation:

C.P. of 1 orange = Rs. 350 = Rs. 3.50
100

S.P. of 1 orange = Rs. 48 = Rs. 4
12

Gain% = 0.50 x 100 % = 100 % = 14 2 %
3.50 7 7

Discussion:
33 comments Page 4 of 4.

Pramod said:   5 years ago
How 100/7% get explain please?
(1)

Amruta said:   1 decade ago
how .50 in Gain% came from

Harish said:   1 decade ago
Gain% = SP-CP/SP * 100.


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