Question

    If there is a loss of 25% on selling the article at

    15/28 of the original selling price then what will be the percentage profit after selling the article at original selling price?
    A 40% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 42% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 46% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 45% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the original selling price be Rs. 28x New selling price = (15/28) × 28x = Rs. 15x Now, cost price of the article = 15x/0.75 = Rs. 20x Required profit percent = [(28x – 20x)/20x] × 100 = 40%

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