Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

The marked price of an article is Rs 400. It is sold for Rs 300. If there is a loss of 15%, then by what percent above the cost is the article marked?

Options:

28.24%

13.33%

25.05%

35.25%

Correct Answer:

13.33%

Explanation:

Marked price = Rs 400, Selling price = Rs 300

If there is loss of 15%, CP = $\frac{100}{85}$ SP

⇒  CP = $\frac{100}{85}$ 300 = 352.941

The article is marked above the cost price by $\frac{47.059}{352.941}$ x 100 i.e. 13.33%