Mathematics
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Question
By selling 50 metres of cloth, the gain equals the selling price of 15 metres. What is the gain percent?
A
0.35
B
0.3
C
0.4
D
0.42857142857143
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A
0.35
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B
0.3
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C
0.4
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D
0.42857142857143
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Explanation
CP of 50 m = SP of 35 m ⇒ gain % = 15/35 ≈ 42.86%.