Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

Rahul bought two articles for Rs. 678. He sold one at a loss of 14% and the other at a gain of 14%. If the selling price of both articles is equal, then the difference between their cost prices? 

Options:

97.86

94.69

94.92

95.21

Correct Answer:

94.92

Explanation:

Let two articles are A and B, Let A be sold at 14% loss and B at 14% profit.

ATQ

86% × A = 114% × B

C.P.A : C.P.B = 114 : 86 = 57 : 43

Diff. b/w C.P.s = 57 - 43 = 14

Sum of C.P.s = 57 + 43 = 100

⇒ 100R = 678

⇒ 1R = 6.78

⇒ 14R = 6.78 × 14 = 94.92