# NIELIT 2017 OCT Scientific Assistant A - Section A: 54

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By selling $45$ limes for Rs. $40,$ a woman loses $20\%.$ How many should she sell for Rs. $24$ to gain $20\%$ in the transaction?

1. $16$
2. $18$
3. $20$
4. $22$

edited

cost price of 45 limbs =50 RS

Selling price of limbs =40 RS(20 % loss on Cost price)

women purchase 45 limbs of RS 50 means 9 limbs of RS 10

Without profit she sell 18 limbs of 20RS

with 20 % profit she sell 18 limbs of 24 Rs
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