NIELIT 2017 OCT Scientific Assistant A - Section A: 29

Question

Irvin sold a book at a profit of $12\%.$ If Irvin had sold it for Rs. $18$ more, then $18\%$ would have been gained. Find the cost price.

• A. Rs. $600$
• B. Rs. $300$
• C. Rs. $400$
• D. Rs. $200$

Answer 1

$18\%-12\% = 6\% \rightarrow Rs.\; 18 $

$100\% \rightarrow Rs.\; 300 $

So, the correct answer is $(B).$