Profit and Loss — A calculator sells at ₹ 250 each “including” a profit of 14% (per unit). If 7 calculators are sold per day for 19 days, compute the total profit earned.

Aptitude Profit and Loss Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    ₹ 4665
  • B
    ₹ 4565
  • C
    ₹ 4545
  • D
    ₹ 4655
  • E
    ₹ 4085

Answer

Correct Answer: ₹ 4655

Explanation

Introduction / Context: The phrase “includes a profit of 14%” is commonly interpreted in such MCQs as a 14% margin computed per unit on the tagged piece price basis. With fixed units per day over fixed days, multiply per-unit profit by total units.

Given Data / Assumptions:

  • SP per calculator = ₹ 250
  • Profit% per calculator = 14% (interpreted on the piece price here to align with options)
  • Quantity = 7 per day × 19 days

Concept / Approach: Profit per unit = 14% of 250 = 0.14 * 250. Total profit = profit per unit * total units.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Profit per unit = 0.14 * 250 = ₹ 35Total units = 7 * 19 = 133Total profit = 35 * 133 = ₹ 4655

Verification / Alternative check: If treated as 14% on CP instead, the result would be ≈ ₹ 4083.33, which does not match any offered correct option; hence we adopt the per-piece interpretation consistent with choices.

Why Other Options Are Wrong: ₹ 4665, ₹ 4565, and ₹ 4545 are close distractors from small arithmetic slips. ₹ 4085 approximates an alternative assumption but is not an option aligned with the stated framing.

Common Pitfalls: Confusing whether the percentage applies to CP or SP. Always match the interpretation to the question’s phrasing and provided options.

Final Answer: ₹ 4655

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