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Shashi buys an old refrigerator for ₹12,000 and spends ₹1,000 on its repairs. If he sells the refrigerator for ₹15,000, then his gain percentage is:
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Shashi buys an old refrigerator for ₹12,000 and spends ₹1,000 on its repairs. If he sells the refrigerator for ₹15,000, then his gain percentage is:

A.

13513%13 \frac{5}{13} \% \\​​

B.

14513%14 \frac{5}{13} \% \\​​

C.

15513%15 \frac{5}{13} \% \\​​

D.

16513%16 \frac{5}{13} \% \\​​

Correct option is C

Given:
Buying price of refrigerator = ₹12,000
Repair cost = ₹1,000
Selling price = ₹15,000
Formula Used:
Gain=(Selling PriceTotal Cost PriceTotal Cost Price)×100\text{Gain} = \left( \frac{\text{Selling Price} - \text{Total Cost Price}}{\text{Total Cost Price}} \right) \times 100​​
Solution:
Total cost = Buying price + Repair cost = ₹12,000 + ₹1,000 = ₹13,000
=> Gain = 200013000×100=20013%=15513%\frac{2000}{13000} \times 100 = \frac{200}{13} \% = 15 \frac{5}{13} \% \\​​

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