Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

Vipin purchases some no. of oranges at the rate of 35 oranges for ₹1. How many should he sell in rupees one to gain 25%?

Options:

18

22

26

28

Correct Answer:

28

Explanation:

CP of one orange = \(\frac{1}{35}\)

SP of one orange = \(\frac{1}{35}\) × \(\frac{125}{100}\) = \(\frac{1}{28}\)

Therefore, he should sell 28 oranges for Rs. 1.