1 View

Question : The following bar chart shows the revenue (in thousand rupees) generated from the sale of 5 different objects, O1 to O5.

The following bar chart shows the profit percentage gained through the sales of these 5 objects.

${\text{Profit percentage}}=\frac{\text { Revenue }- \text { Cost }}{\text { Cost }} \times 100$
What is the cost incurred in the procurement and sale of O1?

Option 1: INR 1,40,000

Option 2: INR 1,20,000

Option 3: INR 1,50,000

Option 4: INR 1,60,000


Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: INR 1,50,000


Solution : Let the cost of O 1 be $x$.
⇒ Profit percentage = $\frac{\text{Revenue – Cost}}{\text{Cost}}×100$
⇒ $20 = \frac{180000 - x}{x} × 100$
⇒ $0.2 = \frac{180000 }{x}- 1$
⇒ $x=\frac{180000 }{1.2}= 150000$
Hence, the correct answer is INR 1,50,000.

Know More About

Related Questions

TOEFL ® Registrations 2024
Apply
Accepted by more than 11,000 universities in over 150 countries worldwide
Manipal Online M.Com Admissions
Apply
Apply for Online M.Com from Manipal University
GRE ® Registrations 2024
Apply
Apply for GRE® Test now & save 10% with ApplyShop Gift Card | World's most used Admission Test for Graduate & Professional Schools
View All Application Forms

Upcoming Exams

Trending Articles around SSC MTS

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books