Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

Vipin purchases some no. of oranges at the rate of 45 oranges for Rs.1. How many should he sell in rupees one to gain 25%?

Options:

32

30

36

40

Correct Answer:

36

Explanation:

CP of one orange = \(\frac{1}{45}\)

SP of one orange = \(\frac{1}{45}\) × \(\frac{5}{4}\) = \(\frac{1}{36}\)

Therefore, he should sell 36 oranges for Rs. 1.