Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

The marked price of an article is ₹180. Renu sells it after 20% discount on its marked price and still gains 25%, The cost price (in ₹) of the article is:

Options:

120.80

110.80

115.20

125.50

Correct Answer:

115.20

Explanation:

MP = Rs.180

Profit percentage = 25%

Discount = 20%

SP = 180 × \(\frac{4}{5}\) = 144

CP = 144 × \(\frac{4}{5}\) = Rs. 115.2