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Discussion :: Profit and Loss

  1. If selling price is doubled, the profit triples. Find the profit percent.

  2. A.

    6  23

    B.

    100

    C.

    1 5 13

    D.

    120

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    Answer : Option B

    Explanation :

    Let C.P. be Rs. x and S.P. be Rs. y.

     

    Then, 3(y - x) = (2y - x)    y = 2x.

     

    Profit = Rs. (y - x) = Rs. (2x - x) = Rs. x.

     

     Profit % =   XX100 % = 100%
     


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