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A retailer bought a dozen shirts for ₹3600. He sold each shirt at ₹350. What is his total profit or loss percentage?

Asked in SSC Selection Post (Matriculation Level) · 2025
Simple Profit and Loss · Quantitative Aptitude
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Quantitative AptitudeProfit and LossSimple Profit and LossSSC Selection Post (Matriculation Level)2025
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For different profit or loss rates on different portions of goods, calculate the gain or loss for each portion and then combine the results.

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Option B — 16.67% profit

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