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Railways Sample Paper RRB (Assistant Loco Pilot) Sample Test Paper-6

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    A bought an article, paying 5% less than the original price. A sold it with 20% profit on the price he had paid. What percent of profit did A earn on the original price?

    A)  10                    

    B)         13                   

    C)          14                   

    D)         \[\frac{17}{2}\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Required % earned by A \[=\left\{ 100\times \frac{\left( 100-5 \right)}{100}\times \frac{\left( 100+20 \right)}{100}-100 \right\}%\] \[=\left\{ 100\times \frac{95}{100}\times \frac{120}{100}-100 \right\}%\] \[=(114-100)%=14%\]


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