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A vendor buys pens at the rate of 4 for Rs 5 and sells at the rate of 4 for Rs 3. What will be the result?

  1. A
    40 percent gain
  2. B
    66.6 percent loss
  3. C
    66.66 percent gain
  4. D
    40 percent loss

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Given:Cost Price (CP) of 4 pens = Rs 5Selling Price (SP) of 4 pens = Rs 3Since , there is a loss.

Now, calculate the loss percentage:


Therefore, the result is a 40 percent loss.

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A vendor buys pens at the rate of 4 for Rs 5 and sells at the rate of 4 for Rs 3. What will be the result?
A
40 percent gain
B
66.6 percent loss
C
66.66 percent gain
D
40 percent loss

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