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A shopkeeper gains #1.75 by selling an article for #6.25. what is the percentage gain.​

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Answer:

  • ≈ 38.89%

Explanation:

The cost is:

  • 6.25 - 1.75 = 4.50

Percentage gain:

  • 1.75/4.50*100% ≈ 38.89%
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