Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

Mohan purchased a bicycle for ₹ 5,200 and spent ₹ 800 on its repairs. He had to sell it for ₹ 5,500 . Find out his profit or loss percent?

Options:

$8 \frac{1}{3}$%

$7 \frac{1}{2}$%

9%

25%

Correct Answer:

$8 \frac{1}{3}$%

Explanation:

C.P. of the bicycle  = 5200+800 = Rs 6000

S.P. = Rs 5500. Since S.P. < C.P.,

Loss =C.P. -S.P. = 6000-5500 = Rs 500.

Loss % = (500 × 100)/6000 = $8 \frac{1}{3}$%