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Railways PYQCBT 2 2017

RRB NTPC · Question 35

Mr. Kiran sold a bus for Rs. 18,700 at a loss of 15%. At what price should the bus be sold to get a profit of 15%?

  1. Rs. 25,523

  2. Rs. 25,522

  3. Rs. 25,300

  4. Rs. 25,521

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Answer: (C) Rs. 25,300

Explanation

At a 15% loss, SP = 0.85 × CP, so CP = 18700 / 0.85 = Rs 22,000. For a 15% profit, SP = 1.15 × 22000 = Rs 25,300.