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  1. A fruit seller buys oranges at the rate of Rs. 10 per dozen and sells at the rate of Rs. 12 per dozen. His gain percent is :
    1. 20%
    2. 15%
    3. 12%
    4. 8
      1
      %
      3

Correct Option: A

Given that , C.P. of 12 oranges = Rs. 10
S.P. of 12 oranges = Rs. 12
Profit = S.P. of 12 oranges - C.P. of oranges = 12 - 10 = Rs . 2

∴ Profit percent =
Profit
× 100
C.P. of 12 oranges

Profit percent =
2 × 100
= 20%
10



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