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A man buys lemons at 3 for RS5 and an equal number at 2 for RS4. He mix them and sells 5 for RS9. Find the gain percent or loss percent.

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Solution

Cost of x lemon at 3 for Rs.5=5x3
Cost of x lemon at 2 for Rs.4=4x2=2x


Total cost price =5x3+2x=11x3,

Total selling price of 2x lemon =18x5,

Total loss =C.P.S.P.=11x318x555x54x15=x15

% Loss =x15×311x×100=1911%.


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