Aptitude - Profit and Loss - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Profit and Loss - General Questions (Q.No. 11)
11.
On selling 17 balls at Rs. 720, there is a loss equal to the cost price of 5 balls. The cost price of a ball is:
Rs. 45
Rs. 50
Rs. 55
Rs. 60
Answer: Option
Explanation:

(C.P. of 17 balls) - (S.P. of 17 balls) = (C.P. of 5 balls)

C.P. of 12 balls = S.P. of 17 balls = Rs.720.

C.P. of 1 ball = Rs. 720 = Rs. 60.
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Discussion:
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Aashritha said:   9 years ago
I didn't understand this, kindly give simple examples.

Manisha kumari said:   2 years ago
Here, the Difference = 12.
12 = 720.
1 = 60.
Rs. 60.
(67)

BHEEMANGOUD K said:   8 years ago
Your method is easy to understand, thanks @Hema.

Prasad said:   9 years ago
Thank you for explaining it properly @Manasa.

Srii said:   1 decade ago
How can C.P of 12 balls = S.P of 12 balls?

Bhagesh said:   9 years ago
Thank you all for explaining the solution.

Tarun said:   10 years ago
More easy: 17-5 = 12.

And 720/12 = 60.

Pawar Upendra Dinesh said:   9 years ago
Nice explanations, clear to understand.

Raghav said:   1 decade ago
IT IS SP of 17 balls,not 12 balls!!!!!

Prateek said:   7 years ago
Excellent explanation, Thanks @Manasa.


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