Question

What is the gain percent when articles bought at 6 pieces for Rs.5 are sold at 5 pieces for Rs.6?

• A. 33%
• B. 44%
• C. 30%
• D. 25%

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 44%

1. Find the cost price of 1 article:

• If 6 articles cost Rs. 5, then 1 article costs Rs. 5/6.

2. Find the selling price of 1 article:

• If 5 articles are sold for Rs. 6, then 1 article is sold for Rs. 6/5.

3. Calculate the profit per article:

• Profit per article = Selling price per article - Cost price per article

• Profit per article = Rs. (6/5) - Rs. (5/6) = Rs. (36 - 25) / 30 = Rs. 11/30

4. Calculate the profit percentage:

• Profit percentage = (Profit per article / Cost price per article) * 100

• Profit percentage = [(11/30) / (5/6)] 100 = (11* 6 100) / (30 5) = 44%

Therefore, the gain percent is 44%.