By selling an article for ₹100, a man gains ₹15. What is the gain percentage for the article?

Question

By selling an article for ₹100, a man gains ₹15. What is the gain percentage for the article?

1. A. 11 16/17%
2. B. 8 10/17%
3. C. 17 11/17% (Correct answer)
4. D. 15%

Correct Answer

Option C — 17 11/17%

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is 17 11/17%.

Key Points

• SP = ₹100, Gain = ₹15 → CP = ₹85. Gain% = (15/85) × 100 = 1500/85 = 17 11/17%.

प्रश्न (हिन्दी में)

एक वस्तु को ₹100 में बेचने पर, एक व्यक्ति को ₹15 का लाभ होता है। दी गई वस्तु के लिए लाभ प्रतिशत क्या है?

1. A. 11 16/17%
2. B. 8 10/17%
3. C. 17 11/17%
4. D. 15%