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  1. A man buys 12 articles for $ 12 and sells them at the rate of $ 1.25 per article. His gain percentage is :
    1. 20%
    2. 25%
    3. 15%
    4. 18%
Correct Option: B

Here , C.P. of 12 articles = 12
S.P. of 12 articles = 12 × 1.25 = 15
Total Profit = S.P. of 12 articles - C.P. of 12 articles = 15 – 12 = $ 3

Gain % =
Total Profit
× 100
C.P. of 12 articles

Gain % =
3
× 100 = 25%
12



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