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Selling 12 pencils for a rupee causes a 20% loss. How many for a rupee give a 20% gain?

A
8
✓ Official correct answer
B
9
C
12
D
16

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A
8
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B
9
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C
12
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D
16
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Explanation

Required number = (80/120) × 12 = 8.

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