By selling an article for ₹ 100, a man gains ₹ 15. Then, his gain% is · ABC26GN2604
Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Profit and Loss · Exam: R.R.B. 2010
By selling an article for ₹ 100, a man gains ₹ 15. Then, his gain \% is
(a)15\%
(b)$12 \frac{2}{3} \%$
(c)$17 \frac{11}{17} \%$
(d)$17 \frac{1}{4} \%$
Answer
Explanation
S.P. $=₹ 100$, Gain $=₹ 15$. $\therefore \quad$ C.P. $=₹(100-15)=₹ 85$. Gain $\%=\left(\frac{15}{85} \times 100\right) \%=\frac{300}{17} \%=17 \frac{11}{17} \%$.
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