A bookseller procures 40 books for Rs 3200 and sells them at a profit equal to the selling price of ...........

Quantitative Aptitude ( CCS) Profit and loss

A bookseller procures 40 books for Rs. 3200 and sells them at a profit equal to the selling price of 8 books. What is the selling price of one dozen books, if the price of each book is same?

Rs.1300

Rs.1100

Rs.800

Rs.1200

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Explanation:

CP = Rs. 3200/40 = Rs.80
Now SP of 40 books = CP of 40 books + SP of 8 books
=> SP of 32 books = 3200
SP of 1 book = Rs.100
Therefore,
Required SP of 1 dozen books = Rs. 1200

Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.