Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

An article was sold at a loss of 13.5%. If it was sold for ₹1,104 more, then there would have been profit of 9.5%. The cost price of the article was :

Options:

₹4,600

₹4,800

₹4,400

₹4,200

Correct Answer:

₹4,800

Explanation:

Direct concept = Loss% + Profit% = Given profit in rupees

                           13.5%  +     9.5%   = 1,104 

                            23% of CP = 1,104 

                            100% of CP = 4800