Question

Question below is followed by two statements, labelled (A) and (B). Decide whether the data given in the statements is sufficient for answering the question.

Given****Information	Column A	Column B
An audio cassette priced at Rs 47.25 includes a 5% mark-up	Rs 44.89 price before mark-up	The original

• A. The two quantities are equal
• B. The quantity in column B is greater
• C. The quantity in column A is greater
• D. The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

The quantity in column B is greater

Answer 2

Column A:
Let, the price before markup be $x$
So, price after markup of $5\% = Rs. \;47.25$
\Rightarrow\;$$x\times1.05 = 47.25
$\text{x = Rs. 45}$
Hence, Quantity B > Quantity A

The correct option is (B): The quantity in column B is greater