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    Question

    A shopkeeper loses 15% by selling article A for Rs

    212.50 and gains 35% by selling article B for Rs 1012.50. What is his overall gain percentage in the whole transaction?
    A 20.5% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 21.5% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 22.5% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 18.6% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    For article A- Given - SP=212.50, L%= 15 Now CP= 212.50×100/85 =21250/85=4250/17 CP=250 For article B= SP= 1012.50 P%= 35 CP= 1012.50×100/135 =2850/27 CP=750 Total CP =250+750=1000 Total SP=212.50+1012.50=1225 Total P=1225-1000=225 %P=225×100/1000 =22500/1000 22.5%

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