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Standard VII

Mathematics

Profit and Loss

Ramesh is sel...

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Ramesh is selling oranges and guavas. He gains ₹1 on selling an orange and loses ₹2 on selling a guava. If there is no profit or loss on the whole, what fraction of the total fruits sold were guavas?

\frac{1}{2}

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\frac{2}{3}

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\frac{1}{4}

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\frac{1}{3}

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Solution

The correct option is D $\frac{1}{3}$

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Ramesh is selling oranges and guavas. He gains ₹1 on selling an orange and loses ₹2 on selling a guava. If there is no profit or loss on the whole, what fraction of the total fruits sold were guavas?

The correct option is D 13

The correct option is D $\frac{1}{3}$