Question : Rajiv sells a pen at a profit of 5 percent. If he sells the pen for Rs. 36 more, then he earns a profit of 14 percent. What is the cost price of the pen?
Option 1: Rs. 300
Option 2: Rs. 600
Option 3: Rs. 400
Option 4: Rs. 500
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Correct Answer: Rs. 400
Solution :
Let the cost price of the pen be Rs.
Selling price after 5% profit =
Selling price after 14% profit =
According to the question,
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Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 400.
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