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A fruit seller sold a basket of fruits at 12.5% loss. Had he sold it for Rs. 108 more, he would have made a 10% gain. What is the loss in Rupees incurred by the fruit seller?

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48
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52
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60
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108
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Solution

The correct option is C 60
12.5% x+10% x=108
x=10822.5

So loss 108×12.522.5=60

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