Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

Harsh purchased a scooter for ₹48,000. He sold it at a loss of 15%. With that money he purchased another scooter and sold it at a profit of 22.5%. What is his overall loss/profit percentage?

Options:

Profit 4.125%

Profit 2.25%

Loss 4.125%

Loss 2.25%

Correct Answer:

Profit 4.125%

Explanation:

C.P = Rs. 48,000

Loss% on first S.P = 15 %

Profit on second S.P = 22.5 %

First S.P = 85% of 48000 = Rs. 40,800

Hence, First S.P = Second C.P = Rs. 40,800

Now, Second S.P = 122.5% of 40,800

Second S.P = Rs. 49,980

Now, Total profit = Second S.P - C.P = 49,980 - 48,000 = 1,980

Hence, total profit = Rs. 1,980

Now, Profit % = \(\frac{1,980}{48000}\) × 100

Profit % = 4.125 %