Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

Rahul purchases some no. of oranges at the rate of 39 oranges for Rs.1. How many oranges should he sell for Rs.1 for earning 30% profit?

Options:

33

30

28

35

Correct Answer:

30

Explanation:

CP = \(\frac{1}{39}\)

SP = \(\frac{1}{39}\) × \(\frac{13}{10}\) = \(\frac{1}{30}\)

He should sell 30 oranges for Rs. 1.