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  1. A retailer buys a radio for $ 225. His overhead expenses are $ 15. He sells the radio for $ 300. The profit percent of the retailer is :
    1. 25%
    2. 26
      2
      %
      3
    3. 20%
    4. 33
      1
      %
      3

Correct Option: A

A retailer buys a radio for $ 225 and his overhead expenses are $ 15 .
Actual C.P. = 225 + 15 = $ 240
Selling price = $ 300
Gain = Selling price - Actual C.P. = 300 – 240 = $ 60

∴ Gain percent =
Gain
× 100
Actual C.P.

∴ Gain percent =
60
× 100 = 25%
240



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