A trader sells three-fourths of his stock at a profit of 20% and the rest at a loss of 10%. What is his overall profit percent?

A. 5%

B. 15%

C. 12.5%

D. 10%

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Answer: C. 12.5%

Answer: (C) 12.5%

Shortcut (weighted average): \(\frac{3}{4} \times 20 + \frac{1}{4} \times (-10) = 15 - 2.5 = 12.5\%\).

Plain: stock costing ₹100 → ₹75 sold for ₹90 and ₹25 sold for ₹22.50; total ₹112.50.

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