Management Aptitude Test Sep 2011 Paper

(3) In July, Sales volume
= 1230 x

15.44

100

= 189.912 kg
Selling price = 189.912 x 260= ₹ 49377.12
Cost price = 189.912 x 210= ₹ 39881.52
∴ Profit = 49377.12 - 39881.52= ₹ 9495.6
In August, Sales volume
= 1230 x

19.52

100

= 240.096 kg
Selling price = 240.096 x 240= ₹ 57623.04
Cost price = 240.096 x 225= ₹ 54021.6
∴ Profit = 57623.04 - 54021.6= ₹ 3601.44
Hence, less profit = 9495.6 - 3601.44
= ₹ 5894.16
= ₹ 5900 less