Aptitude - Profit and Loss - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Profit and Loss - General Questions (Q.No. 12)
12.
When a plot is sold for Rs. 18,700, the owner loses 15%. At what price must that plot be sold in order to gain 15%?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
85 : 18700 = 115 : x
 x = |
 |
18700 x 115 |  |
= 25300. |
| 85 |
Hence, S.P. = Rs. 25,300.
Discussion:
83 comments Page 8 of 9.
MITUL said:
1 decade ago
CP=X
X-X*15/100=18700
>X=22000.
22000+22000*15/10
=25300.
X-X*15/100=18700
>X=22000.
22000+22000*15/10
=25300.
Aakash said:
6 years ago
C.p = 100/85*18700 = 22000.
S.p = 100+15/100*22000 = 25300.
S.p = 100+15/100*22000 = 25300.
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Adesh Anbasti said:
9 years ago
@Juhi's answer was a very simple way to solve the problem.
Indu said:
5 years ago
Why are we considering 15% as 115? Please explain.
Snehal said:
2 decades ago
How you hav done 85:18700=115:? please tell me.
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Badu said:
8 years ago
How to solve this? Please explain it to me.
Meena said:
1 decade ago
Jegadeesh nice explanation. Thanks.
Albina Antony said:
3 years ago
Well-explained. Thanks @Jagadeesh.
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Shantanu said:
1 decade ago
Superb Explanation @SUNIL!!!
Dhiraj said:
1 decade ago
Yah juhi your are right.
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