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Question
Find the gain or loss percent, if CP. = Rs. 216 and loss = Rs. 72
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Solution
CP. = Rs. 216 and loss = Rs. 72
∴ S.P. = C.P. - loss
= Rs. 216 - Rs. 72 = Rs. 144
Loss % =`("Loss" xx 100)/"C.P" = (72 xx 100)/216 = 100/3 = 33 1/3%`
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