ABC26GN2876 · Profit and Loss

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Profit and Loss · Exam: 2016 · Marks: · Difficulty:

Supriya sold a washing machine for ` 8500. She incurred a loss of 15% in this transaction. At what price had she bought the washing machine?

(a)` 10000

(b)` 1200

(c)` 11000

(d)` 10500

Answer

Answer (as printed): A

Explanation

S.P. of washing machine = ₹8500. Loss% = 15%. C.P. of washing machine = $\frac{100}{85} \times 8500 = ₹10000$.

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