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  1. The selling price of 6 bananas is equal to the cost price of 8 bananas. Then the percentage of profit is :
    1. 20
    2. 33
      1
      3
    3. 25
    4. 30
Correct Option: B

Let the C.P. of each banana be Re. 1.
∴ C.P. of 6 bananas = Rs. 6
Their S.P. = Rs. 8
Profit = S.P. - C.P. = 8 - 6 = Rs. 2

∴ Profit percent =
Profit
× 100
C.P. of 6 bananas

Profit percent =
2
× 100
6

Profit percent =
200
=
100

63

Profit percent = 33
1
%
3



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