Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

The sale of a cinema tickets is increased by 57\(\frac{1}{7}\)% and price of ticket increased by 16\(\frac{2}{3}\)%. Find the percentage change in the revenue.

Options:

16\(\frac{2}{3}\)%

8\(\frac{2}{3}\)%

83\(\frac{1}{3}\)%

20%

Correct Answer:

83\(\frac{1}{3}\)%

Explanation:

                                                       Original    :     Changed

                          Tickets Sold     =          7         :          11                  [57\(\frac{1}{7}\)% = \(\frac{4}{7}\)]

                                    Price     =           6         :          7                   [16\(\frac{2}{3}\)% = \(\frac{1}{6}\)]

[Revenue = Ticket Sold × Price)   =       42         :         77       

                                                              6          :         11

Difference    = 11 - 6 = 5

Change % = \(\frac{5}{6}\) × 100 = 83\(\frac{1}{3}\)%