The cost of setting up a magazine is Rs 2800 The cost of paper and ink is Rs 80 100 copies and print...........

Quantitative Aptitude ( CCS) Profit and loss

The cost of setting up a magazine is Rs.2800. The cost of paper and ink is Rs.80/ 100 copies and printing cost is Rs. 160 / 100 copies. In the last month 2000 copies were printed but only 1500 copies could be sold at Rs. 5 each . Total 25% profit on the sale price was realized. There is one more resource of income from the magazine which is advertising. What sum of money was obtained from the advertising in magazine?

Rs.1654

Rs.1522

Rs.1750

Rs.1975

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Explanation:

Setup cost = Rs.2800
Paper , ink = Rs. 1600
Printing cost = Rs. 3200
Total cost = Rs. 7600
Total sale price = 1500*5 = 7500
Let the amount obtained from advertising is x,
then
(7500+x) – 7600 = 25% of 7500
=> x = 1975

Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.