Question
Anil's profits fell from Rs. 60,500 to Rs. 49,210. Find the
percent reduction in his profits.Solution
ATQ,
Required percentage = (60,500−49,210)÷60,500 × 100
= (11,290 ÷ 60,500) × 100
= 18.7% (approx)
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