Question

If there is a loss of 20% on selling the article at 16/21 of the original selling price then what will be the percentage profit after selling the article at original selling price?

A 7% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 8% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 5% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 7% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Let the original selling price be Rs. 21x New selling price = (16/21) × 21x = Rs. 16x Now, cost price of the article = 16x/0.8 = Rs. 20x Required profit percent = [(21x – 20x)/20x] × 100 = 5%

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