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    A fruit seller bought 6 apples for Rs. 315 and sold 4 apples for Rs. 140. Find his gain or loss percentage. 
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    A fruit seller bought 6 apples for Rs. 315 and sold 4 apples for Rs. 140. Find his gain or loss percentage. 

    A.

    2512% loss25 \frac{1}{2}\% \text{ loss} \quad​​

    B.

    3313% loss33 \frac{1}{3}\% \text{ loss} \quad​​

    C.

    2512% gain25 \frac{1}{2}\% \text{ gain} \quad​​

    D.

    3313% gain 33 \frac{1}{3}\% \text{ gain}​​

    Correct option is B

    Given:

    Cost price of 6 apples = Rs. 315

    Selling price of 4 apples = Rs. 140

    Formula Used:

    Gain or Loss percentage =Gain or LossCost Price×100 \frac{\text{Gain or Loss}}{\text{Cost Price}} \times 100​​

    Solution:
    Cost price of 1 apple =3156= \frac{315}{6} =​ 52.5
    Selling price of 1 apple =1404=\frac{140}{4} =​ 35
    Loss per apple = Cost price - Selling price
    Loss per apple = 52.5 - 35 = 17.5

    Loss percentage =17.552.5×100=3313%\text{Loss percentage }= \frac{17.5}{52.5} \times 100 = 33\frac 13\%

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