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    Mini purchased a dozen handkerchiefs tor Rs.60 and sold them for Rs.84 whereas Trishika purchased a dozen handkerchiefs for Rs.90 and sold them for Rs.150. Whose profit percentage is more and by how much?

    A)  Mini.\[23.4%\]           

    B)  Trishika. \[25.4%\]                 

    C)  Trishika\[26.6%\]       

    D)  Mini, \[31.6%\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    For Mini C.P. of 12 handkerchiefs = Rs. 60 S.P. of 12 handkerchiefs = Rs. 84 Profit \[=S.P.-C.P.=Rs.\,(84-60)=Rs.24\] Profit % \[=\frac{24}{60}\times 100=40%\] For Trishika                                   C.P. of 12 handkerchiefs = Rs. 90 S.P. of 12 handkerchiefs = Rs.150 Profit \[=S.P.-C.P.=Rs.(150-90)=Rs.60\] Profit % \[=\frac{60}{90}\times 100=66.6%\] Trishika's profit percentage is more. Difference in profit percentage \[=(66.6-40)%=26.6%\]


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