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The profit earned by selling an article for Rs.753 is equal to the loss incurred when the same article is sold for Rs.455.What should be the sale price for making 50% profit ?

A) Rs.855 B) Rs.955
C) Rs.906 D) Rs.896

Answer:   C) Rs.906



Explanation:

Let C.P =Rs. x

 

Then as given, (753 - x ) = (x - 455)

=>2x = 1208 => x = 604

 There fore S.P= 150% of 604 => Rs. 150100×604= Rs.906

Subject: Profit and Loss - Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability
Exam Prep: CAT
Job Role: Bank PO
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