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The selling price of 15 articles is equal to the cost price of 12 articles. Find the gain or loss as a percent. - Mathematics

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The selling price of 15 articles is equal to the cost price of 12 articles. Find the gain or loss as a percent.

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Solution

S.P. of 15 articles = C.P. of 12 articles

Let C.P. of 1 article = Rs.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% = `3/15xx 100 = 20%`

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Chapter 8: Profit, Loss and Discount - Exercise 8 (C) [Page 95]

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Selina Concise Mathematics [English] Class 8 ICSE
Chapter 8 Profit, Loss and Discount
Exercise 8 (C) | Q 5 | Page 95
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