Arithmetichard · Past Paper
A man buys 10 articles for Rs. 8 and sells them at Rs. 1.25 per article. His gain % is?
A20%
B50%
C56.25%
D40%
✓ Correct Answer: C — 56.25%
CP of 1 = 0.8. SP of 1 = 1.25. Gain = 0.45. Gain % = (0.45/0.8)*100 = 56.25%.
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