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100 oranges are bought at the rate of Rs. 350 and sold at the rate of Rs. 48 per dozen. The percentage of profit or loss is:

Correct Answer: 14 2⁄7% gain

Explanation:

C.P. of 1 orange = Rs. 350 = Rs. 3.50
100



S.P. of 1 orange = Rs. 48 = Rs. 4
12
∴ Gain% = 0.50 x 100 ❩% = 100 % = 14 2 %
3.50 7 7
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