Selling price of 35 articles is equal to

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

Selling price of 35 articles is equal to cost price of 42 articles. Find profit or loss percentage.

Options:

10%

30%

20%

22%

Correct Answer:

20%

Explanation:

S.P. of 35= C.P. of 42

C.P : S.P. = 35 : 42 = 5 : 6

Profit = 1

Profit Percent = \(\frac{1}{5}\) × 100% = 20%