RRB NTPC CBT-1 previous year question
Arun sold an article for ₹1,786.40 and incurred a loss of 12%. At what price should he sell the article to earn a profit of 14%?
Asked in RRB NTPC 2026 — 18 June Shift 2 · Quantitative Aptitude
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Correct answer: (D) ₹2,314.20
Since the loss is 12%, cost price = 1786.40/0.88 = Rs.2,030. To earn a 14% profit, selling price should be 2,030 x 1.14 = Rs.2,314.20.
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अरुण ने एक वस्तु को ₹1,786.40 में बेचा और उसे 12% की हानि हुई। 14% का लाभ अर्जित करने के लिए, उसे उस वस्तु को किस मूल्य पर बेचना चाहिए?
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सही उत्तर: (D) ₹2,112.20
12% हानि होने के कारण, लागत मूल्य = 1786.40/0.88 = ₹2,030। 14% लाभ कमाने के लिए, विक्रय मूल्य 2,030 x 1.14 = ₹2,314.20 होना चाहिए।
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