Ahmed purchased an old scooter for $R s . 14625$ and spent $R s . 3225$ on its repairs. Then, he sold it for $R s . 16422.$ Find his gain or loss per cent.

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Solution

Total cost price (including repairs) $= 14625 + 3225$
$= 17850$
Selling price $= 16422.$
loss $= \frac{C - P - S . P}{C . P} \times 100 = \frac{17850 - 16422}{17850} \times 100$
$= 8 %$ loss.

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Ahmed purchased an old scooter for Rs.14625 and spent Rs.3225 on its repairs. Then, he sold it for Rs.16422. Find his gain or loss per cent.

Total cost price (including repairs) =14625+3225 =17850Selling price =16422.loss =C−P−S.PC.P×100=17850−1642217850×100 =8% loss.

Ahmed purchased an old scooter for $R s . 14625$ and spent $R s . 3225$ on its repairs. Then, he sold it for $R s . 16422.$ Find his gain or loss per cent.

Total cost price (including repairs) $= 14625 + 3225$
$= 17850$
Selling price $= 16422.$
loss $= \frac{C - P - S . P}{C . P} \times 100 = \frac{17850 - 16422}{17850} \times 100$
$= 8 %$ loss.