If a person sells a pen drive for Rs. 3192, making a profit of 33%, then the cost price (in Rs.) of the pen drive is:
- A2400
- B2800
- C2750
- D3000
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Selling Price (SP) = Rs. 3192
Profit percentage = 33%
The formula relating Selling Price and Cost Price (CP) is:
SP=CP×(1+
100
Profit %
)
3192=CP×(1+
100
33
)
3192=CP×
100
133
CP=
133
3192×100
CP=24×100=2400
Profit percentage = 33%
The formula relating Selling Price and Cost Price (CP) is:
SP=CP×(1+
100
Profit %
)
3192=CP×(1+
100
33
)
3192=CP×
100
133
CP=
133
3192×100
CP=24×100=2400