Suresh purchased a computer table for ₹9,000 and a centre table for ₹4,000. He sold the computer table with 8% profit. With what profit percentage should he sell the centre table so as to gain 10% on the whole transaction?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
CP SP
Computer Table 9,000 9720
Center table 4,000 x
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13000 14300 (10% Profit)
SP of center table = 14300 - 9720 = 4580
Profit% = ( 4580 - 4000 ) × \(\frac{100}{4000}\) = 14.5%