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A man purchased 100 rolls of paper for Rs. 50 per roll. He spent Rs. 800 on their transportation. He also paid 10 paise per roll for packing of each roll. At what price must he sell each roll to gain 20% overall?

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Effective cost price of 100 rolls of paper 100 50 800 100 0.10 5000 800 10 Rs. 5810 Selling price at 20 profit 1.20 5810 Rs. 6972 Therefore, selling price of each roll of paper 6972100 Rs. 69.72

A Rs. 36.50

B Rs. 49.20

C Rs. 69.72

D Rs. 58.50

E None of these

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