Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Tulsi bought 15 goods worth \$50 each [exchange rate Rs.40 per dollar]. She paid customs duty of \$30 [exchange rate Rs.45 per dollar] and marked each good at Rs. 1,500. If she sold all except two, what is her profit or loss%?

  1. 60.77%loss

  2. 11.54% loss

  3. 37.79 % loss

  4. 3.45% gain

  5. 22.5% gain

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Total CP = (15*50*40) + (30*45) = 30000 + 1350 = 31350. Total SP = 13 * 1500 = 19500. Loss = 31350 - 19500 = 11850. Loss % = (11850/31350) * 100 ≈ 37.79%.