Cost price of 40 articles is same as selling price of 25 articles. gain percent.

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7.Profit and Loss

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The cost price of $40$ articles is the same as the selling price of $25$ articles. Find the gain percent.

A

$65$

B

$60$

C

$15$

D

$75$

Solution

Gain $\operatorname{percent}=\frac{40-25}{25} \times 100=\frac{15}{25} \times 100$

$=60\%$

Standard 13

Quantitative Aptitude

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