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    Question

    If there is a loss of 35% on selling the article at

    13/22 of the original selling price then what will be the percentage profit after selling the article at original selling price?
    A 15% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 12% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 10% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 16% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the original selling price be Rs. 22x New selling price = (13/22) × 22x = Rs. 13x Now, cost price of the article = 13x/0.65 = Rs. 20x Required profit percent = [(22x – 20x)/20x] × 100 = 10%

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