Multiple choice

A man who makes a profit of $25\ p.c.$ by selling tea at $Rs. 4.25$ a kg lowers his ratio so as to gain only $17\ P$ per kg. In what ratio must his sales increase so that the profit may be the same as before?

  1. $4$ times
  2. $5$ times
  3. $7$ times
  4. $85$ times
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B Correct answer
Explanation

At Rs. 4.25 per kg and 25% profit, the cost price is Rs. 3.40, so the profit is Rs. 0.85 per kg. A profit of 17 paise per kg requires five times as many kilograms to earn the same total profit.