Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

Sofia sold an iPhone at the cost of Rs.46,068 at a loss of 12%. At what cost will she have to sell it to get a profit of 18%?

Options:

Rs.61,773

Rs.61,776

Rs.58,350

Rs.52,350

Correct Answer:

Rs.61,773

Explanation:

Selling price = Rs.46,068

Loss% = 12%

Profit to be earned = 18%

According to the question =

New selling price = 46068 × \(\frac{118%}{88%}\) = Rs.61,773