Oranges are bought at 5 for Rs. 10 and sold at 6 for Rs.15. His gain per cent is

Cost Price of 1 Orange =Rs.10/5 = Rs.2


Selling Price of 1 Orange =Rs.15/6 = Rs.2.5


Gain = SP – CP


= 2.5 - 2


= 0.5


Gain Percent =


= (0.5 × 100) / 2


= 25%

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