Some articles were bought at 6 articles for Rs. 5 and sold at 5 articles for Rs. 6. Gain percent is:

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Question: Some articles were bought at 6 articles for Rs. 5 and sold at 5 articles for Rs. 6. Gain percent is:
[A].

30%

[B].

33 1 %
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[C].

35%

[D].

44%

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Suppose, number of articles bought = L.C.M. of 6 and 5 = 30.

C.P. of 30 articles = Rs. 5 x 30 = Rs. 25.
6
S.P. of 30 articles = Rs. 6 x 30 = Rs. 36.
5
Gain % = 11 x 100 % = 44%.
25