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Aptitude · Q275

Profit And Loss

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 275

Q275

Previously, the manufacturing cost of a product was thrice the cost of raw material. Now the cost of raw material increases in the ratio 5 : 12 and manufacturing cost increases in the ratio of 3 : 5. The previous cost of the product was Rs. 8. What should be the present selling price so that 25% profit can be made?

A.
Rs. 13.70
B.
Rs. 14.80
C.
Rs. 18.50
Answer
D.
Rs. 19.50

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Original C.P. of the product = Rs. 8.
Original manufacturing cost

Original cost of raw material

New manufacturing cost

New cost of raw material

New S.P. of the product