Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

Navneet purchases some no. of oranges at the rate of 17 oranges for Rs.1. How many oranges should he sell for Rs.1 for earning 70% profit?

Options:

12

10

15

8

Correct Answer:

10

Explanation:

CP = \(\frac{1}{17}\)

SP = \(\frac{1}{17}\) × \(\frac{170}{100}\) = \(\frac{1}{10}\)

He should sell 10 oranges for Rs. 1.