Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

A person loses 20% when he sells an article for ₹230. What percentage will he gain, if he sells it for ₹339.25?

Options:

20

18

12

15

Correct Answer:

18

Explanation:

Selling price of article = 230

Loss% = 20%

Cost price of the article = 

80% of the CP = 23=

100% of the CP = 287.5

Final selling price = 339.25

Profit% = (339.25 - 287.5) × \(\frac{100}{287.5}\) = 18