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SSC Sample Paper SSC CGL - Sample Paper-30

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    A fruit-seller buys lemons at 2 for a rupee and sells them at 5 for three rupees. What is his gain per cent?

    A) 10%                             

    B) 15%

    C) 20%                 

    D) 25%

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Since, CP of 2 lemons is Rs. 1. \[\therefore \] CP of 1 lemon is \[=\frac{1}{2}=Rs.\,0.5\] SP of 5 lemons is Rs. 3. \[\therefore \] SP of 1 lemon is \[=\frac{3}{5}=Rs.\,0.6\] \[\therefore \] Gain per cent \[=\frac{0.6-0.5}{0.5}\times 100=\frac{0.1\times 100}{0.5}=20%\]          


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