A man buys an article for Rs. 27 50 and sells it for Rs. 28.60. Find his gain percent?
Answer: 4
Explanation
C.P= 27.50 S.P= 28.60
Profit = S.P – C.P = 28.60 – 27.50 = 1.1
% Profit = (Profit/C.P) x 100
= (1.1/27.50) x 100
= 4
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