Question

A fruit seller purchased 20 kg of apples at Rs 80 per kg and sold them at Rs 85 per kg. find profit and profit percent​

Answer 1

Explanation:

profit =S.P-C.P

C.P=20×80

=Rs1600

S.P=20×85

=Rs1700

=1700-1600

=Rs 100

=

Answer 2

Profit = Rs 100

Profit %age = 6.25%

Explanation:

Cost Price = Rs 80

Cost Price for 20 kg = Rs 1600

Selling Price = Rs 85

Profit for 1 kg = Rs 85 - Rs 80

=> Rs 5 (For 1 Kg)

Profit for 20 kg:

=> Rs 5*20

=> Rs 100

Now Profit %age:

=>
`(100)/(1600)* 100`

=> 0.0625 * 100

=> 6.25%