Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
A shopkeeper buys 10 oranges for Rs. 8 and sells 8 oranges for Rs. 10. Find gain %.
A25%
B56.25%
C50%
D44%
✓ Correct Answer: B — 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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