Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: 21%
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
This is another “x for ₹y” conversion problem. Converting both purchase and selling packs to per-unit prices allows a straightforward profit percentage calculation on cost.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Compute CP per unit and SP per unit, then calculate gain% = (SP − CP)/CP * 100.
Step-by-Step Solution:
CP per article = 10/11.SP per article = 11/10.Gain% = ((11/10 − 10/11) / (10/11)) * 100.Compute: (121 − 100)/110 * 11/10 * 100 = (21/110) * (11/10) * 100 = 21%.
Verification / Alternative check:
Numerical check: CP ≈ ₹0.9091, SP = ₹1.10, margin ≈ ₹0.1909; 0.1909 / 0.9091 ≈ 0.21 = 21%.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
20% and 22% are near but not exact; 19% and 1% are incorrect by larger margins.
Common Pitfalls:
Forgetting that profit percentage is on CP, not on SP, and attempting to average the pack rates directly.
Final Answer:
21%
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