Multiple choice

The percentage profit earned by selling an article for Rs 3840 is equal to the percentage loss incurred by selling the same article for Rs 2560. At what price should the article be sold to make 25% profit?

  1. 2000

  2. 3000

  3. 5000

  4. 4000
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Let CP = x. (3840 - x)/x = (x - 2560)/x (profit% equals loss%). Solving: 3840 - x = x - 2560, so 2x = 6400, x = 3200. For 25% profit, SP = 3200 × 1.25 = 4000. Option D is correct.

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