35% of the goods are sold at a profit of 65%, while the remaining were sold at x% loss. If the overall loss is 12%, then what is the value of x?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 53.5
Trick: 7 : 13
65% : x%
455 - 13 x = - 20 (12)
13x = 455 + 240
x = 53.5%