Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
The cost price of 20 articles is the same as the selling price of 15 articles. Find the profit percentage.
A25%
B33.33%
C20%
D50%
✓ Correct Answer: B — 33.33%
Profit % = ((20-15)/15) * 100 = (5/15) * 100 = 33.33%.
Share this question
More from Arithmetic
- Divide Rs 600 in the ratio 2:3.
- The ratio of the side of a square to its diagonal is:
- The ratio of milk and water in three containers of equal capacity is 2:1, 3:1 and 3:2 respectively. If all are mixed, find the ratio of milk and water in the mixture.
- What will be the ratio of SI earned by certain amount at same rate of interest for 6 years and 9 years?
- A man spends 40% on food, 20% on rent, 10% on entertainment and 10% on conveyance. If his savings at the end of the month are Rs. 1500, find his monthly salary.