Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

Mohan bought 30 books for Rs.3000 and sold them at a profit equal to the selling price of 6 books. The selling price of 1 book is:

Options:

130

124

125

140

Correct Answer:

124

Explanation:

S.P. of 30 - C.P. of 30 = S.P. of 6 (profit)

S.P. of 24 = C.P. of 30

C.P. of 30 = Rs. 3000 (given)

Therefore,

S.P. of 24 = Rs. 3000

S.P. of 1 = Rs. 124/-