Question

Raj sold 160 mangoes at the cost price of 180 mangoes. Find his profit percentage.
A. `10%`
B. `15%`
C. `12(1)/(2)%`
D. `11(1)/(9)%`

Answer 1

Correct Answer - C
Let the cost price of each mango be ₹ x. Cost price of 160 mangoes =₹160x. Selling price of 160 mangoes =Cost price of 180 mangoes =₹ 180x.
Profit made in selling 160 mangoes=₹ 20x
`:.` Profit percentage`=(20x)/(160x)(100)`
`=12.5%`