Comprehension Passage
The following line graph shows the profit and discount percentage of five different articles A, B, C, D and E.
Note:
1) To find the value of x solve the quadratic equation x² - 5x - 150 = 0 (consider positive value only)
2) The average cost price of all the articles A, B, C, D and E is Rs.400.
3) Cost price of article D is Rs. 500 and the marked price of article D is Rs. 1750.
4) Cost price of C and E are in the ratio 1: 2.
5) Selling price of articles A and B are Rs. 240 and Rs. 460 respectively.
If the profit of articles A and B is increased by Rs. 48 and Rs. 68 respectively, then find the difference between the profit percentages of articles A and B.
1
18%
2
16%
3
15%
4
12%
5
10%