Q. What per cent of selling price would be 34% of cost price if gross profit is 26% of the selling price ?
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
25.16
Explanation: Let the selling price of the article = Rs. 100
∴ Profit = Rs. 26
∴ Cost price of the article = 100 - 26 = Rs. 74
∴ Required % = (34 x 74)/100 = 25.16%
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Let the selling price of the article = Rs. 100
∴ Profit = Rs. 26
∴ Cost price of the article = 100 - 26 = Rs. 74
∴ Required % = (34 x 74)/100 = 25.16%
∴ Profit = Rs. 26
∴ Cost price of the article = 100 - 26 = Rs. 74
∴ Required % = (34 x 74)/100 = 25.16%