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A merchant has 78 kg of sugar. A part of this he sells at a gain of 12% & the remaining at a loss of 14% on the total he loses 3 %. What is the quantity sold at a loss of 12%?

A)  46kg                

B)  45kg

C)  48kg             

D)       46kg

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

                                           Ratio \[=11:15\]                                 Quantity of sugar sold at 12% loss is                         \[=\frac{78}{26}\times 15=45\] km