Problems on Profit and Loss:
1. A buys an old scooter for 3000 and spends 500 on its repairs. If he sells the scooter 4000, his gain percent is:
Solution:
Gain % = 500/3500 * 100
= 14.29%.
2. A purchased 50 kg of potatoes for 350 and sold the whole lot at the rate of 12 per kg. What will be his gain percent?
Solution:
Cost of 1 kg = 350/50
= 7.
Gain % = 5/7 * 100
= 71. 43%.
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