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Discussion :: Profit and Loss

  1. By selling a house for Rs.45000, it was found that 1/8 of the outlay was gained, what ought the selling to price to have been in order to have lost 5 p.c?
  2. A.
    Rs.38750
    B.
    Rs.38000
    C.
    Rs.40000
    D.
    Rs.42000

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    Answer : Option B

    Explanation :

    CP + CP/8 = 45000

    CP = 40000

    SP = 40000*(95/100) = 38000


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