CAT 1997 | Question: 149

Question

Data Sufficiency.

Mark (a) If the question can be answered by using one of the statements alone, but cannot be answered by using the other statement alone.

Mark (b) If the question can be answered by using either statement alone.

Mark (c) If the question can be answered by using both statements together, but cannot be answered by using either statement alone.

Mark (d) If the question cannot be answered even by using both the statements together.

A product was sold for Rs S at a profit of p% where the cost of manufacturing the product consists of raw materials, labour and overheads. The cost of raw materials, labour and overheads are increased and the company intends to sell the product at a profit. What is the new selling price?

A. Cost for raw materials, labour and overheads are in the ratio of $R: L: OH$ prior to increase in cost.

B. Cost for raw materials, labour and overheads are increased by $r$%, $1$% and oh % respectively.

• A. If the question can be answered by using one of the statements alone, but cannot be answered by using the other statement alone.
• B. If the question can be answered by using either statement alone.
• C. If the question can be answered by using both statements together, but cannot be answered by using either statement alone.
• D. If the question cannot be answered even by using both the statements together.