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 |
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Discussion:
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DEEKSHITHA BARETTO said:
3 years ago
The formula for gain is CP-SP right?
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Sukumar Natarajan said:
3 years ago
Let CP=100 and SP=y
Profit = y-100.
If SP doubles, profit triples.
3(100-y) = 100-2y,
300 - 3 y = 100-2y,
y= 200.
SP is 200. CP was already taken as 100. So, profit is 100%.
Profit = y-100.
If SP doubles, profit triples.
3(100-y) = 100-2y,
300 - 3 y = 100-2y,
y= 200.
SP is 200. CP was already taken as 100. So, profit is 100%.
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SHIVAM said:
3 years ago
@Redhotpoker.
yes, you are right S.P is 2x but.
Gain% = SP-CP/CP * 100 ( SP = 2x and CP = x).
= 2x-x/x * 100,
= 100%.
yes, you are right S.P is 2x but.
Gain% = SP-CP/CP * 100 ( SP = 2x and CP = x).
= 2x-x/x * 100,
= 100%.
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Redhotpoker said:
3 years ago
In the final equation why selling price is x. Why not 2x? Please explain me.
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Qaaa said:
4 years ago
If,
C.P=100.
S.p = 200,
Profit = 100.
If s.p doubles;
C. P=100,
S.p=400,
Profit=300.
Hence, profit % =100/100 * 100 = 100.
C.P=100.
S.p = 200,
Profit = 100.
If s.p doubles;
C. P=100,
S.p=400,
Profit=300.
Hence, profit % =100/100 * 100 = 100.
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Aastha said:
4 years ago
Let c.p=x.
s.p=2x.
Profit = s.p - c.p.
Profit = 2x - x = x.
Profit % = x*100/x = 100%.
s.p=2x.
Profit = s.p - c.p.
Profit = 2x - x = x.
Profit % = x*100/x = 100%.
Pavani said:
4 years ago
I think the answer is wrong.
2Sp = 2profit.
2sp = 2 (sp-cp),
3cp = 2sp,
Profit = 1.
Profit% = 50.
2Sp = 2profit.
2sp = 2 (sp-cp),
3cp = 2sp,
Profit = 1.
Profit% = 50.
Pavani said:
4 years ago
I think the answer is wrong.
2Sp = 2profit.
2sp = 2 (sp-cp),
3cp = 2sp,
Profit = 1.
Profit% = 50.
2Sp = 2profit.
2sp = 2 (sp-cp),
3cp = 2sp,
Profit = 1.
Profit% = 50.
Neeraj said:
4 years ago
I have a doubt, is the question asking to calculate profit before doubling the SP or after?
Let us assume SP = Rs 6, CP = Rs 3, Profit = Rs 3.
As per question new SP = Rs 12, CP will remain same Rs 3 , Profit = Rs 9 ( triple of previous).
in 1st case P% = P/CPx100 = 3/3 x100 = 100%.
in 2nd case P% = 9/3 x100 = 300%.
Please confirm what is specified by the question? Profit in 1st case or 2nd case. Please explain me.
Let us assume SP = Rs 6, CP = Rs 3, Profit = Rs 3.
As per question new SP = Rs 12, CP will remain same Rs 3 , Profit = Rs 9 ( triple of previous).
in 1st case P% = P/CPx100 = 3/3 x100 = 100%.
in 2nd case P% = 9/3 x100 = 300%.
Please confirm what is specified by the question? Profit in 1st case or 2nd case. Please explain me.
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Neeraj said:
4 years ago
I have a doubt, is the question asking to calculate profit before doubling the SP or after?
Let us assume SP = Rs 6, CP = Rs 3, Profit = Rs 3.
As per question new SP = Rs 12, CP will remain same Rs 3 , Profit = Rs 9 ( triple of previous).
in 1st case P% = P/CPx100 = 3/3 x100 = 100%.
in 2nd case P% = 9/3 x100 = 300%.
Please confirm what is specified by the question? Profit in 1st case or 2nd case. Please explain me.
Let us assume SP = Rs 6, CP = Rs 3, Profit = Rs 3.
As per question new SP = Rs 12, CP will remain same Rs 3 , Profit = Rs 9 ( triple of previous).
in 1st case P% = P/CPx100 = 3/3 x100 = 100%.
in 2nd case P% = 9/3 x100 = 300%.
Please confirm what is specified by the question? Profit in 1st case or 2nd case. Please explain me.
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