ABC26GN2593 · Profit and Loss

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Profit and Loss · Exam: · Marks: · Difficulty:

In terms of percentage profit, which is the best transaction? C.P. (in ₹) Profit (in ₹)
(a)36 17
(b)50 24
(c)40 19
(d)60 29
Answer
Answer (as printed): D
Explanation
(a) Profit $\%=\left(\frac{17}{36} \times 100\right) \%=47 \frac{2}{9} \%$. Profit $\%=\left(\frac{24}{50} \times 100\right) \%=48 \%$. Profit $\%=\left(\frac{19}{40} \times 100\right) \%=47 \frac{1}{2} \%$. Profit $\%=\left(\frac{29}{60} \times 100\right) \%=48 \frac{1}{3} \%$.

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.

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