A man purchased 8 oranges in ₹15 and sold 10 oranges in ₹ 18. Find his profit or loss percentage. |
4% profit 4% loss 5% profit 5% loss |
4% loss |
Qty. Rs. CP 8 15 SP 10 18 ⇒ Make quantity equal Qty. Rs. CP 5 × (8 15) SP 4 × (10 18) ⇒ Qty. Rs. CP 40 75 SP 40 72
CP (75) > SP (72) and the difference is Rs. 3 So loss = \(\frac{3 × 100}{75}\) = 4% |