Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

A wrist watch is sold for ₹1,200 at a profit per cent equal to its cost price. Find the cost price of the wrist watch.

Options:

₹400

₹250

₹350

₹300

Correct Answer:

₹300

Explanation:

Let the cost price = x

Profit = x%

ATQ,

Cost price + profit = Selling price

x + \(\frac{x × x}{100}\) = 1200

x2 + 100x - 120000 = 0

x2 + 400x - 300x - 120000 = 0

(x + 400) (x - 300) = 0

x = 300