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A combo set (mug + coffee beans) is sold at Rs. 600. The mug costs Rs. 250, beans Rs. 280.Find profit or loss %.

Asked in Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial) · 2025
Simple Profit and Loss · Quantitative Aptitude
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Quantitative AptitudeProfit and LossSimple Profit and LossDelhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial)2025
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Simple Profit and Loss has appeared in 44 previous-year exam questions, most frequently in UPSC, State PSC and SSC.
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