A fruit vendor buys 5 apples for Rs. 4 and sells 4 apples for Rs. 5. What is his profit percentage? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A fruit vendor buys 5 apples for Rs. 4 and sells 4 apples for Rs. 5. What is his profit percentage?
A. 45%
B. 50.5%
C. 56.25%
D. 40%
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Buy 20 apples for 16. Sell 20 apples for 25. Profit = 25 - 16 = 9. Profit percentage = (9 / 16) * 100 = 56.25%.

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