Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

A man sold his furniture at a 25% gain. Had he sold it at 15% loss, he would have received ₹800 less. Find cost price of the furniture.

Options:

₹2,500

₹1,500

₹2,000

₹3,000

Correct Answer:

₹2,000

Explanation:

According to the question,

Gain = 25%

If we sold at 15% loss he would have received ₹800 less.

Now,

(25% + 15%) of CP = 800

40% of CP = 800

then, 100% of CP = 800 × \(\frac{100}{40}\) = ₹2,000