Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

40 chairs are bought at the marked price of 36 chairs. If these 40 chairs are sold after giving a discount of 1%, then find the profit percentage?

Options:

7.25%

5%

12.5%

10%

Correct Answer:

10%

Explanation:

Let CP of 1 chair = 1 Rupees

CP of 40 chairs= 36 × 1 = 36 rupees

SP of 40 chairs  = 40 × 1 = 40 rupees

After giving 1% discount, 

New SP = 40 - 40 × 1% = 40 - 0.4 = 39.6 rupees

Profit = 39.6 - 36 = 3.6 rupees

Profit percentage = \(\frac{3.6}{36}\) × 100 = 10%