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WAEC Mathematics 2014 Objective — Question 31

Question 31 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A trader bought sachet water for GH¢55.00 per dozen and sold them at 10 for GH¢50.00. Calculate, correct to 2 decimal places, his percentage gain.

  • A. 8.00%
  • B. 8.30%
  • C. 9.09%Correct
  • D. 10.00%

Explanation

Cost price per unit = 55/12 ≈ 4.583. Selling price per 10 units after adjustment ≈ 45.83 for 10. Percentage gain = (50.00−45.83)/45.83×100% ≈ 9.09%.

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