Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

Piyush sold a guitar to Anuj at 16% gain and Anuj sold it to Mayank at 32% gain. If Mayank paid Rs.3,828 for the guitar, what amount did Piyush pay for the same?

Options:

Rs.2,500

Rs.3,200

Rs.1,600

Rs.2,800

Correct Answer:

Rs.2,500

Explanation:

                 Piyush                            Anuj                           Mayank 

Let CP        100  ------+16%---------116--------+32%-------153.12

                 ⇓ ×25                                                              ⇓ ×25   

               Rs.2500                                                           3828 (Given)