Railways PYQCBT 1 2016

RRB NTPC · Question 99

A fruit seller sells mangoes at the rate of Rs. 9 per kg and thereby loses 10%. At what price per kg should he sell in order to earn a profit of 5%? A. Rs. 10 B. Rs. 10.5 C. Rs. 9.5 D. Rs, 11.11

  1. B

  2. A

  3. C

  4. D

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Answer: (A) B

Explanation

At Rs 9 he loses 10%, so CP = 9/0.9 = Rs 10. For 5% profit he must sell at Rs 10.50.