Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

Harry purchases some number of apples at the rate of 13 for Rs1. How many apples should he sell for Rs.1 for earning 30% profit?

Options:

7

8

9

10

Correct Answer:

10

Explanation:

CP = \(\frac{1}{12}\)

SP = \(\frac{1}{13}\) × \(\frac{130}{100}\) = \(\frac{1}{10}\)

He should sell 10 oranges for Rs. 1.