NinetynineSuccessive resales: multiply the profit and loss factors along the chain
CAT has tested this idea 4 times across 4 papers, from 2017 to 2024. Solve one, and the others are the same method with different numbers or wording, which is why repeated concepts are the most efficient thing to practise.
| Question | What it asks | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 2017 Slot 2 · QA Q7 | manufacturer to wholesaler to retailer at 10%, 30%, 50% | B |
| CAT 2019 Slot 2 · QA Q33 | two tables resold at ±20% then ±30% | A |
| CAT 2024 Slot 2 · QA Q7 | Bina sells at loss to Shyam, who sells to Hari | 2160 |
| CAT 2023 Slot 2 · QA Q9 | sold, bought back at loss, then sold again | B |
Part of Percentages & Profit-Loss (46 questions since 2017).