Aptitude - Profit and Loss - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Profit and Loss - General Questions (Q.No. 1)
1.
Alfred buys an old scooter for Rs. 4700 and spends Rs. 800 on its repairs. If he sells the scooter for Rs. 5800, his gain percent is:
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Cost Price (C.P.) = Rs. (4700 + 800) = Rs. 5500.
Selling Price (S.P.) = Rs. 5800.
Gain = (S.P.) - (C.P.) = Rs.(5800 - 5500) = Rs. 300.
| Gain % = |  |
300 | x 100 |  % |
= 5 | 5 | % |
| 5500 | 11 |
Discussion:
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Amit yadav said:
5 years ago
CP = 4700 + 800 = 5500.
SP = 5800,
Gain% = 300 * 100/5500 = 60/11 = 5-5/11.
SP = 5800,
Gain% = 300 * 100/5500 = 60/11 = 5-5/11.
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Navdha Dhiman said:
5 years ago
I didn't understand how 5 upon 5/11 is the correct answer?
My answer is 5 upon 25/55.
Please explain it.
My answer is 5 upon 25/55.
Please explain it.
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Rupak said:
4 years ago
Here it is Given;
CP of 20 articles = SP of x article.
So let us consider 1aricle is Rs 1 In CP.
So CP = 20.
And at all, we have profit percent of 25%.
So we can equate like;
20 = (1+25% of 1)* X,
20 = 1.25X,
X = 20/1.25,
X = 16.
CP of 20 articles = SP of x article.
So let us consider 1aricle is Rs 1 In CP.
So CP = 20.
And at all, we have profit percent of 25%.
So we can equate like;
20 = (1+25% of 1)* X,
20 = 1.25X,
X = 20/1.25,
X = 16.
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Prateek said:
4 years ago
CP x 20 = X x SP.
20 x CP = X x 1.25 x CP (As profit is 25%, so SP = 1.25 x CP),
So, X = 16.
20 x CP = X x 1.25 x CP (As profit is 25%, so SP = 1.25 x CP),
So, X = 16.
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Abhijit roy said:
4 years ago
I don't understand.
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Sagar patil said:
4 years ago
It is 300/5500*100.
i.e 30000/5500,
i.e 60/11.
The formula is
Quotient : Remainder/Dividend.
Then you will get 5(5/11).
i.e 30000/5500,
i.e 60/11.
The formula is
Quotient : Remainder/Dividend.
Then you will get 5(5/11).
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Pavi said:
3 years ago
Thanks for the good explanation.
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Kushi said:
3 years ago
Now brought 4700.
Spends 800,
Sells 5800.
4700+800 = 5500.
5500 divided by 5800 * 100.
You will get 5 5 by 11.
Spends 800,
Sells 5800.
4700+800 = 5500.
5500 divided by 5800 * 100.
You will get 5 5 by 11.
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Anchal said:
3 years ago
C.p-4700 + 800 = 5500.
Sp- 5800,
Profit:
sp-cp.
5800-5500.
300*100/5500=60/11.
Sp- 5800,
Profit:
sp-cp.
5800-5500.
300*100/5500=60/11.
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Zunaid said:
3 years ago
Thanks all for the crystal clear explanation.
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