Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

The cost of 21 bicycles is equal to the selling price of 20 bicycles. What is the loss or profit percentage in the selling of one bicycle?

Options:

Profit 20%

Loss 20%

Loss 5%

Profit 5%

Correct Answer:

Profit 5%

Explanation:

Cost of 21 bicycles = Selling price of 20 bicycles

\(\frac{CP}{SP}\) = \(\frac{20}{21}\)

Profit % = 1 × \(\frac{100}{20}\) = 5%