Railways Sample Paper RRB (Assistant Loco Pilot) Sample Test Paper-18

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    A fruit seller sells 8 oranges at a cost price of 9. The profit per cent is

    A)  \[12\frac{1}{2}\]                      

    B)  \[11\frac{1}{9}\]                      

    C)  \[5\frac{15}{17}\]                    

    D)  \[8\frac{2}{3}\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Let C.P. of one orange = Re 1 Then C.P. of 8 oranges =Rs. 8 S.P of 8 oranges = Rs.9 \[\therefore \]  Gain% \[=\frac{9-8}{8}\times 100=\frac{100}{8}=12\frac{1}{2}%\]


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