Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

The cost price of 12 pens is equal to the selling price of 8 pens. The profit percentage is :

Options:

45%

55%

50%

40%

Correct Answer:

50%

Explanation:

According to the question,

The cost price of 12 pens is equal to the selling price of 8 pens

\(\frac{CP}{SP}\) = \(\frac{8}{12}\)

Profit = 12 - 8 = 4

Profit% = 4 × \(\frac{100}{8}\) = 50%