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A milkman bought 50 liters of milk for ₹2000. 5 liters of milk spoiled. At what rate per liter should he sell the remaining milk to make a profit of 20% on his total outlay?
Asked in SSC Selection Post (Graduate Level) · 2025
Damaged · Quantitative Aptitude
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Profit and Loss has appeared in 185 previous-year exam questions, most frequently in UPSC, State PSC and SSC.
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