By selling two articles for ₹ 800 , a person gains the cost price of three articles. The profit percent is :
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By selling two articles for ₹ 800 , a person gains the cost price of three articles. The profit percent is :
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - \(150 \%\)
SP of 2 articles = CP of 2 + CP of 3, so the profit on 2 articles equals the cost of 3. Profit% = 3/2 x 100 = 150%.
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