Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
A man buys 6 pencils for Rs. 5 and sells 5 pencils for Rs. 6. Find gain %.
A20%
B30%
C44%
D50%
✓ Correct Answer: C — 44%
CP of 1 = 5/6. SP of 1 = 6/5. Gain = 6/5 - 5/6 = 11/30. Gain % = (11/30)/(5/6) * 100 = 44%.
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