SSC CPO SI and ASI Model Paper 5

Question : 119 of 200

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The cost price of two books is the same. One book is sold at a profit of 45% and the other is sold at a loss of 17%. Find the overall profit perecentage.

14%
20%
17.72%
12.67%

Validate

Solution:

(1) Let the C.P. of each book ₹ 100
Total C.P. of two books = ₹ 200
Total S.P. of two books = 145% of
100 + 83% of 100
= 145 + 83 = ₹ 228
Profit = 228–200 = ₹ 28
Profit percentage

= 28/200×100

= 14%

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