Here’s and example of a SMART MATH problem for PERCENTAGES.
Problem
A bicycle is sold at a profit of 10%. Had it been sold for $10 less, the profit would have been 5% only. What is the cost price of the bicycle?
- $180
- $200
- $220
- $240
- $250
The Usual Method
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Let the cost price of the bicycle be $‘x’.
Hence selling price with 10% profit = 1.1x.
But had it been sold for $10 less, profit = 5% only.
Hence, 1.1x – 10 = 1.05x
$200
(Ans: 2)
Estimated Time to arrive at the answer = 30 seconds.
Using Technique
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By reducing $10 from selling price the profit reduces by 5%, hence $10 is equivalent to 5%, so 100% will be equivalent to $200.
(Ans: 2)
Estimated Time to arrive at the answer = 5 seconds.
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