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A dealer sold three-fourth of his articles at a gain of 24% and the remaining at the cost price. Percentage of gain in the whole transaction is?

15
18
24
32

Correct Answer: 18

Explanation:

Let CP = ₹ 100
∴ SP = [75 x (124/100)] + 25
= 93 + 25 = ₹ 118
Clearly, gain % = 18%

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