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A. $100 B.$115
C. $125 D.$130
E. $135 This question isnt tough at all. However, the statement "...10% less ... sold for on the day before" is very confusing. If you chose 10% less than 25%, the answer would be$130(D). If you chose 10% less than original price (=90%), the answer would be $125 (C). Based on my understanding (sorry for my poor English), the statement clearly stated that "10% less than the day before" which should be 15% (25%-10%). I was wrong, not because I got stuck with the Math, but with the poorly structured on this question. I'd like to avoid this kinda mistake in the near future, and what's the best solution? Jimbo Need free GMAT or MBA advice from an expert? Register for Beat The GMAT now and post your question in these forums! redh Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts Joined 28 Oct 2006 Posted: 2 messages Wed Feb 07, 2007 6:03 am True this is a relatively easy or more like average math exercise. I am not a native speaker also and what I can see as your mistake is the following: The question did not clearly state what you said! Not "... 10% than the day before" BUT ....sold at a price per head equal to 10% less than the price each head sold for on the day before. The emphasis of the statement is ..,10% discount on the price of$ 0.5 and NOT 10% discount on the PERCENTAGE ITSELF the 25%.

I actually disagree with you I think it is quite clear what the question asks. Try to read slowly and carefully and you will definitely see how this goes!

MY SOLUTION PATH BRIEFLY
600/1500= 0.4
125% of 0.4 = 0.5
10% discount ON 0.5 equals 0.45

1000 x 0.5 = 500
500 x 0.45 = 225

725-600= 125

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Redh is right - you have to read every single word. The test is actually pretty precise with its language - if they had meant us to use percentage, they would have said percentage, not price.

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Total cost price for 1500 heads = $1500 cost price per head = 600/1500 =$0.4

on the 1st day, two-third were sold
= 0.4 + 25% of $0.4 = 1.25 (0.4) =$0.5
Total selling price = 1000 * $0.5 =$500

on the 2nd day, the rest were sold.
selling price per head = 10% less than selling price on 1st day
= $0.5 - 10% of$0.5
= 0.9 (0.5) = $0.45 Total selling price on 2nd day = 500 *$0.45 =$225 Total selling price for 1500 heads =$500 + $225 =$725
therefore, Gross profit = selling price - cost price
= $725 -$600 = \$125

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