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A man purchases some pens at a rate of 4 for ₹14 and an equal number at a rate of 5 for ₹18. He sells all the pens at a rate of 6 for ₹20. What is his overall percentage gain or loss?

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Let he buys total number of pens LCM of 4, 5, 6 60 30-30 of both type Costing of 30 pens at 4 for Rs 1 4 Rs 105 Costing of 30 pens at 5 for Rs 18 Rs 108 Total cost price of 60 pens 105108 Rs 213 Selling price of 60 pens at 6 for Rs 20 200

A 6% profit

B 6% loss

C 8% loss

D 10% profit

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