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Ben bought an old bicycle for ₹5200 and spent ₹800 on its repairs. If he sells the bicycle for ₹8000, his gain per cent is:

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25.00%
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23.33%
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20.00%
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33.33%
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Solution

The correct option is D 33.33%

Total Cost price(CP) of the bicycle = Cost price+ Price on repair

= ₹5200 + ₹800 = ₹6000

Selling Price(SP) of the bicycle = ₹8000

Gain = SP - CP = ₹8000 - ₹6000 = ₹2000

Gain percent = (Gain/CP) x 100 = (2000/6000) x 100 = 33.33%


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