Railways Sample Paper RRBs Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician CBT STAGE-I Sample Paper-13

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    Ram bought 1600 eggs at Rs. 3.75 a dozen. He sold 900 of them at 2 for Rs. 1 and remaining at 5 for Rs.  2. His per cent gain or loss is

    A)  40%                

    B)  45%

    C)  42%    

    D) 46%

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    CP of 12 eggs = Rs. 3. 75 \[\therefore \]CP of 1600 eggs\[=\frac{3.75\times 1600}{12}=\]Rs. 500 SP of 900 eggs at for Rs. 1 = Rs. 450 SP of 700 eggs at 5 for Rs. 2 =Rs. 280 Total SP = 450 + 280 = Rs.730 Gain= \[730-500\]=Rs. 230 \[\therefore \]Gain per cent \[=\frac{230}{500}\times 100=46%\]


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