Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

A person sold an article at a loss of 16%. Had he sold it for ₹660 more, he would have gained 8%. If the article is sold at ₹3,080, then how much profit percentage is gained?

Options:

10%

15%

20%

12%

Correct Answer:

12%

Explanation:

Let the cost price be X

⇒ \(\frac{108x}{100}\) - \(\frac{84x}{100}\) = 660

⇒ 24X = 66000

⇒ X = 2750

When article sold at Rs. 3080

⇒ Profit = 3080 - 2750 = 330

Profit%

⇒ \(\frac{330}{2750}\)× 100

12%