Railways PYQCBT 1 2016

RRB NTPC · Question 79

Which of the following transactions is the best in terms of percentage profit? A. Cost price = 60 rupees, profit = 29 rupees B. Cost price = Rs. 40, Profit = Rs. 17 C. Cost price = Rs 50, profit = Rs 21 D. Cost Price = Rs. 30, Profit = Rs. 14

  1. B

  2. A

  3. C

  4. D

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Answer: (B) A

Explanation

Profit percentages: A 29/60 ≈ 48.3%, B 17/40 = 42.5%, C 21/50 = 42%, D 14/30 ≈ 46.7%. A is the best.