Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

A man purchases some number of apples at the rate of 36 for ₹ 1. How many apples for a rupee should he sell to gain 44% profit?

Options:

28

25

24

20

Correct Answer:

25

Explanation:

CP = Rs. \(\frac{1}{36}\)

SP = \(\frac{1}{36}\) × \(\frac{144}{100}\) =  \(\frac{1}{25}\)

    =  25 for Rs. 1