Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

When the price of an article was reduced by 25%, its sale was increased by 75%. Calculate the net effect on revenue.

Options:

31.25% decrease

31.25% increase

39.75% increase

39.75% decrease

Correct Answer:

31.25% increase

Explanation:

25% = \(\frac{1}{5}\)

75% = \(\frac{3}{4}\)

Price =   4               3

Sale =   4               7

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Daily revenue increased by 5 = \(\frac{5 × 100}{16}\) = 31.25%