Question

    If there is a loss of 20% on selling the article at

    16/27 of the original selling price then what will be the percentage profit after selling the article at original selling price?
    A 30% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 32% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 35% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 33% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the original selling price be Rs. 27x New selling price = (16/27) × 27x = Rs. 16x Now, cost price of the article = 16x/0.8 = Rs. 20x Required profit percent = [(27x – 20x)/20x] × 100 = 35%

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