Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

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:

Options:

76

80

46

75

Correct Answer:

80

Explanation:

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)