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Railways PYQCBT 1 2020

RRB NTPC · Question 99

The following table shows the cost price of five different goods and their selling prices by two different shopkeepers. Identify the shopkeeper who made more profit (in total) and his/her percentage profit.

GoodsCost PriceSelling price by Shopkeeper XSelling price by Shopkeeper Y
A173180175
B219220225
C350360357
D481490500
E227250235

  1. Shopkeeper Y, 2.90%

  2. Shopkeeper X, 2.90%

  3. Shopkeeper Y, 3.45%

  4. Shopkeeper X, 3.45%

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Answer: (D) Shopkeeper X, 3.45%

Explanation

Total CP = 1450. X's total SP = 1500 (profit 50, 3.45%); Y's = 1492 (profit 42, 2.90%). Shopkeeper X made more – 3.45%.