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Maths question from JKP Constable exam, 2024 by JKSSB

A television manufacturer earns 20% profit by selling each T.V. set for Rs. 14400. If the production cost is increased by 15%, what should be the new selling price of a set so as to gain 15%?

Last updated May 15, 2026
Correct Answer: Option A — Rs. 15870
Step 1: Find the initial Cost Price (CP)We know the initial selling price is Rs. 14400 and the profit is 20%.The formula for Selling Price is:$$Selling Price = Cost Price \times (1 + {Profit \%}\{100})14400 = Cost Price x (1 + 0.20) 14400 = Cost Price x 1.20
Cost Price = {14400}\{1.20} = Rs. 12000
 
Step 2: Calculate the new Cost Price The production cost (Cost Price) increases by 15%. {New Cost Price} = 12000 x (1 + 0.15) {New Cost Price} = 12000 x 1.15 = Rs. 13800

Step 3: Calculate the new Selling Price The manufacturer now wants to gain a 15% profit on this new cost price.{New Selling Price} = {New Cost Price} x (1 + {New Profit } \%}\{100}) {New Selling Price} = 13800 \(1 + 0.15) {New Selling Price} = 13800 x 1.15 = Rs. 15870 
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