Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_2236 NAT • 2 Marks

Section 8: General Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude

Subtopic: Ratios & Percentages

Question Statement:

A trader sells his goods at cost price but gives only 750 grams for a kg. His gain percentage is $33.33\%$. If he additionally marks up the price by 5%, his total profit percentage is:

Answer Key:

40

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Total factor $= 1.05 \times (1000 / 750) = 1.05 \times (4/3) = 1.40$, which corresponds to 40% profit.
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