Aptitude - Profit and Loss - Discussion

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Profit and Loss

If selling price is doubled, the profit triples. Find the profit percent.

66	2
	3

100

105	1
	3

120

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 % =		x	x 100	% = 100%
		x

Discussion:

304 comments Page 30 of 31.

Libia said: 7 years ago

Nice explanation @M. V. Krishna.

Terry said: 4 years ago

Thanks for explaining it @Arul.

Ranjita said: 6 years ago

Why we not take as 3z = 2y-x?

Shree said: 1 decade ago

Raj answer is so simple:).

Finny said: 9 years ago

Someone to clarify please?

Diki said: 10 years ago

How to put in fraction?

Kumar Ghimire said: 9 years ago

Thanks @Niharul Islam.

Mina said: 8 years ago

Good explanation @Raj.

Aktar said: 8 years ago

Why 2y-x? Explain it.

Vinoth said: 7 years ago

How is it possible?

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