An article when sold for ₦230.00 makes a 15% profit. Find the profit or loss % if it was sold for ₦180.00
A. 10% gain
B. 10% loss
C. 12% loss
D. 12% gain
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
First S.P = ₦230.00
% profit = 15%
% profit = x 100%
⇒ 15% = x 100%
⇒
⇒15C.P = 100 (230 - C.P)
⇒15C.P = 23000 - 100C.P
⇒15C.P + 100C.P = 23000
⇒115C.P = 23000
⇒ C.P = = ₦200.00
Second S.P = ₦180.00
Since C.P is greater than S.P, therefore it's a loss
% loss = x 100%
⇒ x 100%
⇒ x 100%
⇒ x 100% = 10%
∴ It's a loss of 10%