RRB ALP 2013 Ques 23

Question: A man buys 50 pencils for Rs. 100 and sells 45 pencils for Rs. 90. Find his gain or loss %.

Options:

A) 20%

B) 35%

C) 25%

D) No gain, No loss

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • C.P. of 50 pencils = Rs. 100
    $ \therefore $ C.P. of 45 pencils $ =\frac{100}{50}\times 45=Rs.90 $ = S.P. of 45 pencils
    $ \therefore $ No gain, No loss