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A fruit vendor recovers the cost of 95 oranges by selling 80 oranges. What is his profit percentage?

A20.75%

B21.25%

C24.25%

D18.75%

Answer:

D. 18.75%

Read Explanation:

CP of 95 oranges = SP of 80 oranges CP/SP = 80/95 CP/SP = 16/19 CP : SP = 16 : 19 profit = 19 - 16 = 3 Profit % = (3/16) × 100 = 18.75


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