Arithmetichard · Past Paper
A man buys oranges at 3 for Rs. 10 and sells them at 2 for Rs. 9. Find his gain percentage.
A35%
B25%
C30%
D45%
✓ Correct Answer: A — 35%
CP of 1 orange = 10/3. SP of 1 orange = 9/2. Profit % = [(9/2 - 10/3) / (10/3)] * 100 = 35%.
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