Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

One dozen books quoted at ₹120 are available at 15% discount. How many books can be bought for ₹51?

Options:

8

5

6

7

Correct Answer:

6

Explanation:

Marked price of one dozen books = 120

Discount = 15%

Selling price of 12 books = 85% of 120 = 102

So, in 51 rupees only 6 books can be bought.