arrow
arrow
arrow
A trader buys 500 kg cotton for ₹8,000. If 10% of this cotton is spoiled due to rain, At what rate (Rs. /kg) should he sell the rest to earn a 20% pro
Question

A trader buys 500 kg cotton for ₹8,000. If 10% of this cotton is spoiled due to rain, At what rate (Rs. /kg) should he sell the rest to earn a 20% profit?

A.

211321 \frac13​​

B.

221322 \frac13

C.

251325 \frac 13

D.

231323 \frac13

Correct option is A

Given:
Cost price of 500 kg cotton= Rs8,000
Cotton spoiled due to rain =10%
Formula Used:
Profit Percentage=ProfitCost Price×100\text{Profit Percentage} = \frac{\text{Profit}}{\text{Cost Price}} \times 100​​
Solution:
Cotton left = 500 - 10%of 500 = 450kgs
To get an overall profit of 20%, cotton to be sold at
8000+20%of 8000= Rs. 9600
Rate of left cotton = 9600450=643=Rs 21 13\frac{9600}{450} = \frac{64}{3} = \text{Rs } 21 \, \frac{1}{3}​​

Free Tests

Free
Must Attempt

SSC GD PYP (Held on 4 Feb 2025 S1)

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon80 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon160 Marks
  • timerIcon60 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

Hindi Section Test 1

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon20 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon40 Marks
  • timerIcon12 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

SSC GD Constable Full Mock Test 1

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon80 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon160 Marks
  • timerIcon60 Mins
languageIcon English

Similar Questions

test-prime-package

Access ‘SSC CHSL Tier I’ Mock Tests with

  • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
  • Unlimited Re-Attempts
  • Personalised Report Card
  • 500% Refund on Final Selection
  • Largest Community
students-icon
368k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!
Our Plans
Monthsup-arrow