Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

Raghu sold an article for ₹180 after allowing a 20% discount on its marked price. Had he not allowed any discount, he would have gained 20%. What is the cost price of the article?

Options:

₹190.40

₹192.80

₹188.60

₹187.50

Correct Answer:

₹187.50

Explanation:

SP of the article = 180

MP of the article = 180 × \(\frac{100}{80}\) = 225

CP of the article = 225 × \(\frac{100}{120}\) = 187.5