67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022
By selling 45 lemons for Rs. 40, a man loses 20%. How many lemon should be sell for Rs. 24 to gain 20% in the transaction?
a16
b18✓ Correct
c20
d22
eNone of the above/More than one of the above
Explanation
Selling price of 45 lemons at loss of 20%. = Rs. 40 Cost price of 45 lemons = $$40 \times \frac{100}{(100 - 20)}$$ $$= 40 \times \frac{100}{80} = Rs. 50$$
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