If a shopkeeper buys eggs at 5 for Rs. 6 and sells at 3... – Arithmetic

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If a shopkeeper buys eggs at 5 for Rs. 6 and sells at 3 for Rs. 5, find the profit percentage.

A38.88%

B40%

C35%

D42.5%

✓ Correct Answer: A — 38.88%

CP per egg = 6/5 = 1.2. SP per egg = 5/3 = 1.666. Profit % = ((1.666-1.2)/1.2)*100 = 38.88%.

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