Question

Traders at Agricultural Market Yards often charge the producers ___ of the purchase cost.

• A. 5.5%
• B. 4.5%
• C. 3.5%
• D. 2.5%

Answer 1

The correct option is C 3.5%

Though the farmers who come to sell at Agricultural Market Yards need not pay anything, the traders demand 3.5% of the trading value to cover loading, unloading, transport and maintenance costs. Traders spend up to Rs. 10 a quintal on such expenses.