SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 83

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 30/11/2016 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q83

A dealer is selling an article at a discount of 5% on the Marked price. If the Marked price is 12% above the cost price and the article was sold for Rs. 532 then the cost price is (in Rs.)

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

SP of article = 532

MP of article = 532/95 × 100 = 560

CP of article= 560/112 × 100 = Rs 500