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A dishonest milkman buys milk at Rs 24 per litre and adds 1/3 of water to it and sells the mixture at Rs 32 per litre. What is his gain?

33.33 percent
50 Percent
77.78 percent
66.67 percent

Correct Answer: 77.78 percent

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