Arithmetic Ability
Profit and Loss

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Q.

A man purchases two articles, on selling one at loss of 20% while the other at a profit of 25%, he gains the overall profit of 5% than find the ratio of their selling price ?

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Correct choice: A

Explanation:

Article I Article II -20 25% 5% 20% 25% 4 : 5 Now, Selling of first article = (4-20%) = 0.8 Selling of second article = (5+25%) = 6.25 Therefore the ratio of selling price = 8 : 62.5
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