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  1. Gopi goes from place A to B to buy an article costing 15% less at B, although he spends Rs. 150 on travelling, still he gains Rs. 150 compared to buying it at A. His profit percent is :
    1. 4.5
    2. 6
    3. 7.5
    4. 8
Correct Option: C

Let Cost price of article at place A = Rs. y
At 15% less ,

∴ Price at place B = Rs.
85y
= Rs.
17y
10020

According to the question,
y - 17y + 150 = 150
20

⇒ y -
17y
= 300
20

20y - 17y
= 300
20

3y
= 300
20

⇒ y =
300 × 20
= Rs. 2000
3

∴ Price at place B =
17
× 2000 = Rs. 1700
20

Actual price = Rs. (1700 + 150) = Rs. 1850
Profit = Rs. (2000 – 1850) = Rs. 150
∴ Profit percent = Rs.
150
× 100 = 7.5%
2000



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