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Question
Rani bought a set of bangles for ₹ 310. Her neighbour liked it the most. So, Rani sold it to her for ₹ 325. Find the profit or loss to Rani.
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Solution
Cost price of the bangles = ₹ 310
Selling price of the bangles = ₹ 325
Here S.P. > C.P.
Profit = S.P. – C.P.
= 325 – 310
= ₹ 15
Profit = ₹ 15
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