Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

Arun bought an old computer and spent ₹110 on its repairs. He then sold it to Bhola at a profit of 20%. Bhola sold it to Chandan at a loss of 10%. Chandan finally sold it for ₹1,188 at a profit of 10%. How much did Arun buy the computer for?

Options:

₹890

₹640

₹750

₹1,050

Correct Answer:

₹890

Explanation:

                  Arun                        Bhola                       Chandan                         X

CP(Let)       100   ---P(20%)-------120-----L(10%)--------108---- P(10%)-----118.8

                   ⇓ ×10                                                                                            ⇓ ×10

                   1000                                                                             (Given)  â‚¹1,188

CP for arun = 1000 - 110 = ₹ 890