Manjit bought an iron safe for Rs.12160 and paid Rs.340 for its transportation. Then, he sold it for Rs.12875. Find his gain per cent.


Total Cost of an Iron Safe = Purchase Cost + Transportation


= 12160 + 340


= 12500


Cost Price (CP) of Iron Safe = Rs.12500


Selling Price (SP) of an Iron Safe = Rs.12875


Gain on Sell = SP – CP


= 12875-12500


= 375


Gain Percent =



= 3%


So, Gain Percent on Iron Safe is 3%.


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