If the cost price of a dozen mangoes is the same as the…

If the cost price of a dozen mangoes is the same as the selling price of nine mangoes, then the percentage of loss or gain is:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. gain of $33\frac{1}{3}\%$ .

Given, 12CP = 9SP

⇒ CP : SP = 3 : 4

Gain % = $\frac{4 - 3}{3}\times 100$ = $33\frac{1}{3}\%$

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