Subject

    Quantitative Aptitude

    Topic

    Profit & Loss

    A tradesman sold and article at a loss of 20%. If the selling price had been increased by Tk. 100, there would have been a gain of 5%. What was the cost price of the article?

    ক)
    Tk. 400
    খ)
    Tk. 500
    গ)
    Tk. 550
    ঘ)
    Tk. 600

    Explanation

    after covering 20% loss he gained 5% so, he actually gained total=(20+5)%=25% here, 25%=100 tk so 100 %= 100x100/25=400 tk

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