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A shopkeeper, sold cocoa seeds at the rate Rs 1330 a kg and bears a loss of 15%. Now if he decides to sell it at Rs 1463 per kg, what will be the result?

13 percent loss
6.5 percent gain
6.5 percent loss
13 percent gain

Correct Answer: 6.5 percent loss

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