A man buys 21 mangoes for a rupee. How many mangoes had he sold for a rupee so that there is a loss of 30 percent?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 30.
Given:
A man buys 21 mangoes for a rupee
Loss of 30%
Calculations:
For 30% loss,
10 mangoes Sold instead of 7 mangoes
According to the question;
⇒ 7 mangoes = 21 mangoes
⇒ 1 mango (CP) = 3 mango (SP)
⇒ 10 mangoes (CP) = 30 mangoes (SP)
Hence, mangoes had he sold for a rupee = 30