WBCS.LIVE practice question

A seller buys a dozen of pencils for Rs.25 and sells at the rate of Rs.12 for 5 pencils. Find the percentage profit or loss?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 15% loss
  2. 15.2% loss
  3. 15.2% profit
  4. 15% profit

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 15.2% profit