A machine was purchased for Rs 3750 and Rs 250 were paid for its transportation If it is sold - Maths - Comparing Quantities

Question

A machine was purchased for Rs 3750 and Rs 250 were paid for its
transportation If it is sold at a gain of Rs 40, find the gain per
cent

Manbar Singh · Accepted Answer

Cost of machine = Rs 3750Money spent on transportation = Rs 250Total CP = Rs 3750 + 250 = Rs 4000Now, profit = Rs 40Now, profit% = profitCP×100%                         =404000×100% = 1%

A machine was purchased for Rs 3750 and Rs 250 were paid for its transportation. If it is sold at a gain of Rs 40, find the gain per cent.