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SSC Sample Paper SSC CGL - Sample Paper-9

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    Some articles were brought at 6 for Rs. 5 and sold at 5 for Rs. 6. Gain is

    A)  5%                              

    B)  6%      

    C)  30%                            

    D)  44%

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    CP of 1 article \[=Rs.\frac{5}{6}\] SP of 1 article \[=Rs.\frac{6}{5}\] \[\therefore \]      Gain \[=Rs.\left( \frac{6}{5}-\frac{5}{6} \right)\]             \[=Rs.\left( \frac{36-25}{30} \right)=Rs.\frac{11}{30}.\] Gain percentage \[=\frac{11/30}{5/6}\times 100%=44%\]


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