Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

Ram sold an item costing Rs. 1,250 at a gain of 18% to Ramesh. It was again sold by Ramesh to Shyam at a loss of 10%. Find the selling price of Ramesh.

Options:

Rs.1,328.50

Rs.1,428.50

Rs.1,427.50

Rs.1,327.50

Correct Answer:

Rs.1,327.50

Explanation:

                     Ram                  Ramesh                             Shyam

Let CP            100---(+18%)------118-------- (-10%)-------106.2

                      ⇓ ×12.5                                                    ⇓ × 12.5

                     1250 Given                                                1327.5