A man buys a certain number of lemons at 3 for two rupees, and equal number at 2 for three
rupees. If he sells all of them at 2 for two rupees, what does he gain or lose per cent
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Cost of x lemon at 3 for Rs.5=
3
5x
Cost of x lemon at 2 for Rs.4=
2
4x
=2x
Total cost price =
3
5x
+2x=
3
11x
,
Total selling price of 2x lemon =
5
18x
,
Total loss =C.P.−S.P.=
3
11x
−
5
18x
⇒
15
55x−54x
=
15
x
% Loss =
15
x
×
11x
3
×100=1
11
9
%.
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