Question

    Pooja purchased a laptop at the price of Rs. 80,000 and

    sold it at a loss of 10%. With this money, she again purchased a new laptop and sold that at a profit of 25%. Find the profit earned by her in the whole transaction.
    A Rs.10,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.18,540 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.12,500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.13,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Money obtained by Pooja through first sale = (100 - 10)% of 80,000 = (0.9) x 80,000 = Rs. 72,000 Money obtained by Pooja through second sale = (100 + 25)% of 72,000 = (1.25) x 72,000 = Rs. 90,000 Net profit earned by Pooja = 90,000 - 80,000 = Rs. 10,000

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