Arithmetichard · Past Paper
A shopkeeper buys 3 oranges for Rs. 2 and sells 2 oranges for Rs. 3. Find profit %.
A125%
B50%
C100%
D75%
✓ Correct Answer: A — 125%
CP of 1 = 2/3. SP of 1 = 3/2. Profit = 3/2 - 2/3 = 5/6. Profit % = (5/6)/(2/3)*100 = 125%.
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