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An article is marked up 40% higher than CP but it was sold x% on discount. The shopkeeper thus gains 12%. What would be the S.P. of the article with C.P. ₹ 120 and sold on x % profitA. ₹132.50B. ₹144C. ₹128D. ₹148 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Let C.P = 100 `therefore` M. P = 140 And `S.P = (100 -x)/(100) xx 140` Also, `S.P = (112)/(100) xx 100 = 112` `therefore (100-x)/(100) xx 140 =112` `rArr x = 20` Now, C.P = 120 Profit = x%, i.e., 20% `therefore S.P = (120)/(100) xx 120 = ₹144` |
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