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Q · Profit, Loss and DiscountMedium · 45s
A trader mixes 25% kerosene to his petrol and then he sells the whole mixture at the price of petrol. If the cost price of kerosene is 50% of the cost price of petrol, what is the net profit percentage?
TopicProfit, Loss and Discount
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option C