Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

A purchased an article for ₹1400. He sold it to B at 25%profit, B sold it to C at 20% profit, C sold it to D at 15% loss What is the cost price for D?

Options:

₹1785

₹2025

₹1900

₹1665

Correct Answer:

₹1785

Explanation:

                    A                         B                         C                       D

CP              100----25%P----125-------20%P-----150-------15%L----127.5

                  ⇓×14                                                                          ⇓×14

               1400 (Given)                                                                ₹1785