Arithmetic Ability
Profit and Loss

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Q.

A driver of auto rickshaw makes a profit of 20% on every trip when he carries 3 passengers and the price of petrol is Rs. 30 a litre. Find the % profit for the same journey if he goes for 4 passengers per trip and the price of petrol reduces to Rs. 24 litres ?

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Correct choice: D

Explanation:

When 3 passengers income was 3x expense= Rs.30 profit =20% of 30 = Rs.6 That means his earning is Rs.36. so that per passenger fare must be Rs.12. When 4 passengers earning = 12x4=Rs.48. expense =Rs.24. profit = Rs.24 = 100%
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