Question

41. If the cost price is 95% of the selling price, what
is the profit per cent?
(a) 4%
(b) 4.75%
(c) 5%
(d) 5.26%​

Answer 1

Answer:

If the cost price be Rs x, Then

S.P = \frac{100}{95}x=Rs. \frac{20}{19}x

∴Gain = \frac{20x}{19}-x=Rs. \frac{x}{19}

∴ Gain percent =\frac{\frac{x}{19}}{x}\times 100=5.26%

Hence option [D] is the right answer.

Answer 2

Answer:

Correct Answer:

D) 5.26