Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

If an article is sold at 23% profit instead of 14% profit, then the profit would be ₹189 more. What is the cost price?

Options:

₹2100

₹2105

₹2340

₹1800

Correct Answer:

₹2100

Explanation:

Direct concept = 

Profit1 - Profit2 = More profit in rupees

23% - 14% = 189

9% of CP = 189

100% of CP = 2100