Question

When a women sells 20 articles for Rs. 160, there is 40% loss. How many articles should she sell for Rs. 240 in order to earn 20% profit ?
A) 16
B) 15
C) 17
D) 14

Answer 1

Q:

When a women sells 20 articles for Rs. 160, there is 40% loss. How many articles should she sell for Rs. 240 in order to earn 20% profit ?

A) 16
B) 15
C) 17
D) 14

Answer:   B) 15 

Explanation:

Given when she sells at Rs. 160 for 20 articles, she get 40% loss.
 
Then, to get 20% profit selling at Rs. 240 for let 'P' articles
 
=> 160/20/60=240/p/120
 
=> 120 x 160 x P = 20 x 70 x 240
 
=> P =  15 articles.

Answer 2

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Here's your Answer....

Given when she sells at Rs. 160 for 20 articles, she get 40% loss.

Then, to get 20% profit selling at Rs. 240 for let 'P' articles

=> (160/20)/60 = (240/p)/120

=> 120 x 160 x P = 20 x 70 x 240

 => P =  15 articles.

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