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  1. A shopkeeper buys mangoes at the rate of 4 a rupee and sells them at 3 a rupee. Find his net profit or loss percent?
  2. A.
    20%
    B.
    28%
    C.
    33 1/3 %
    D.
    35 2/7 %

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    Answer : Option C

    Explanation :

    The total number of mangoes bought by the shopkeeper be 12.
    If he buys 4 a rupee, his CP = 3
    He selling at 3 a rupee, his SP = 4
    Profit = SP - CP = 4 - 3 = 1
    Profit Percent = 1/3 * 100 = 33 1/3 %


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