Aptitude - Profit and Loss - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Profit and Loss - General Questions (Q.No. 3)
3.
If selling price is doubled, the profit triples. Find the profit percent.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Let C.P. be Rs. x and S.P. be Rs. y.
Then, 3(y - x) = (2y - x) 
y = 2x.
Profit = Rs. (y - x) = Rs. (2x - x) = Rs. x.
 Profit % = |
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x | x 100 |  % = 100% |
| x |
Video Explanation: https://youtu.be/dPzF10mGsWE
Discussion:
306 comments Page 29 of 31.
Dhanlaxmi said:
10 years ago
Here 2y-x means profit i.e.: S.P - C.P.
Laks said:
10 years ago
@Rajiya.
Good Explanation. Thank you.
Good Explanation. Thank you.
P Shailesh said:
9 years ago
Your method is very easy, Thanks @Raj.
Komal said:
8 years ago
Can anyone explain me in a simple way?
Samy said:
1 decade ago
Balaji answer is nice thanks to you.
Rahul said:
9 years ago
Apply,
SP = (100 + gain%) * cp/100.
SP = (100 + gain%) * cp/100.
DEEKSHITHA BARETTO said:
4 years ago
The formula for gain is CP-SP right?
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Avinas said:
7 years ago
Can anyone explain me this clearly?
Bala said:
5 years ago
How come (2y-x)? Explain it please.
Ramya said:
7 years ago
Well said, Thanks. @Sarfaraz Khan.
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