43rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1999

A man suffers a loss of 20% by selling a cycle for Rs. 450. By selling the cycle at 20% profits, it selling price will be-

aRs. 652.50
bRs. 765
cRs. 562.50
dRs. 675✓ Correct

Explanation

Selling price = Rs.450, the loss % = 20% Cost price = $$\frac{100 \times Selling price}{100 - Loss}$$ Cost price of cycle = $$\frac{100 \times 450}{80}$$ $$= Rs. 562.50$$

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