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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 88

Shashi sells oranges at ₹150 per dozen and incurs a 25% loss. At what rate should she sell them to gain 20%?

  1. ₹230 per dozen
  2. ₹240 per dozen
  3. ₹250 per dozen
  4. ₹220 per dozen
  5. None of the above / More than one of the above
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Answer: (B) ₹240 per dozen

Explanation

Cost price = ₹200 per dozen; a 20% profit means selling at ₹240.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: CP 200 × 1.2 = 240.

  • (B) Correct

    Correct: CP = 150/0.75 = 200; SP = 200 × 1.2 = 240.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: too high.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: too low.

  • (E) Incorrect

    Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.