Q:
A man purchases two articles, on selling one at loss of 20% while the other at a profit of 25%, he gains the overall profit of 5% than find the ratio of their selling price ?
Answer & Explanation
Answer: A) 8 : 62.5
Explanation: Article I Article II
-20 25%
5%
20% 25%
4 : 5
Now, Selling of first article = (4-20%) = 0.8
Selling of second article = (5+25%) = 6.25
Therefore the ratio of selling price = 8 : 62.5
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