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  1. The cost price of a radio is $ 600. The 5% of the cost price is charged towards transportation. After adding that, if the net profit to be made is 15%, then the selling price of the radio must be
    1. $ 704.50
    2. $ 724.50
    3. $ 664.50
    4. $ 684.50
Correct Option: B

Given , Cost price of a radio = $ 600 and its transportation charged = 5%

Actual C.P. of radio = 600 +
600 × 5
= $ 630
100

Profit = 15%
∴ Required S.P. =
600 × ( 100 + 15 )
= $ 724.50
100

Required S.P. =
600 × 115
= $ 724.50
100



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