Multiple choice

A man bought an article, paying 5% less than the original price. He sold it with 20% profit on the price he had paid. What percent of profit did A earn on the original price? एक व्यक्ति ने मूल कीमत से 5% कम भुगतान करके एक वस्तु खरीदी। उसने उस कीमत पर 20% लाभ के साथ इसे बेचा जो उसने इसके लिए अदा की थी। मूल कीमत पर A का लाभ का प्रतिशत क्या था?

  1. 10

  2. 13

  3. 14

  4. 8.5
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let original price = 100. Bought at 95. Sold at 95 x 1.20 = 114. Profit on original = 114 - 100 = 14, so 14%. The key is tracking both percentages from their respective bases - purchase price and original price.

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