A clock was sold for Rs.144. If the percentage of profit was numerically equal to the cost price, the cost price of the clock was:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
Go with the answer options:
i) 76% × 76% will be in decimal, *so not right option
ii) 80% × 80% = 64 (profit), therefore
S.P = 80 + 64 = 144 (matched, ATQ)