Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

A clock was sold for ₹144. If the percentage of profit was numerically equal to the cost price, the cost price of the clock was:

Options:

₹72

₹80

₹90

₹100

Correct Answer:

₹80

Explanation:

Go with the answer options:

i) 72 × 72% will be in decimal, *so not right option

ii) 80 × 80% = 64 (profit), therefore

S.P = 80+ 64 = 144 (matched, ATQ)