Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

Shivam purchased two watches, first for Rs. 12000 and the second for Rs. 20,000. He sold both the watches, first one at the profit of 10 percent and the second at a loss of 20 percent. What is the overall profit or loss?

Options:

Profit = Rs.2600

Loss = Rs.2800

Loss = Rs.2400

Profit = Rs.2200

Correct Answer:

Loss = Rs.2800

Explanation:

                                 CP                         SP  

First watch              12000---10%P--------13200  

Second watch         20000---20%L--------16000

                          ——————————————————

                            32000                       29200

So, he occured a loss of 32000 - 29200 = 2800