A man buys apples at 3 for a rupee and sells them at 2 for a rupee. Find his gain percent.

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A 30%
B 40%
C 50%
D 60%

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Answer: C. 50%

CP of 1 apple = Rs 1/3; SP of 1 apple = Rs 1/2.
Profit = 1/2 - 1/3 = Rs 1/6.
Profit % = (1/6) / (1/3) x 100 = 50%.

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A man buys apples at 3 for a rupee and sells them at 2 for a rupee. Find his gain percent.

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