A clock was sold for Rs.119. If the percentage of profit was numerically equal to the cost price, the cost price of the clock was:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
Go with the answer options:
i) 75% × 75% will be in decimal, *so not right option
ii) 70% × 70% = 49 (profit), therefore
S.P = 70 + 49 = 119 (matched, ATQ)