CAT 2019 Slot 1 QA Q13 Percentages & Profit-Loss

Question 13 of the Quantitative Ability (QA) section, CAT 2019 Slot 1, with CAT's official answer.

On selling a pen at 5% loss and a book at 15% gain, Karim gains Rs. 7. If he sells the pen at 5% gain and the book at 10% gain, he gains Rs. 13. What is the cost price of the book in Rupees?
  1. A
    80
  2. B
    85
  3. C
    100
  4. D
    95

Answer: (A) 80 Percentages & Profit-Loss MCQ

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