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Discussion :: Profit and Loss

  1. A shopkeeper sells some articles at the profit of 25% on the original price. What is the exact amount of profit? To find the answer, which of the following information given in Statements I and II is/are necessary?

    I.Sale price of the article.

    II.Number of articles sold.

     

  2. A.

    Only I is necessary

    B.

    Only II is necessary

    C.

    Either I or II is necessary

    D.

    Both I and II are necessary

    E.

    None of these

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    Answer : Option D

    Explanation :

    Gain = 25% of C.P.

    In order to find gain, we must know the sale price of each article and the number of articles sold.

     Correct answer is (D).


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