SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 69

SSC CGL - 24 July 2023 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q69

A dishonest shopkeeper sells millet at ₹20 per kg which he has bought at Rs. 16 per kg and he is giving 800 gm instead of 1000 gm. Find his actual profit percentage.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 56.25%

CP : SP

16 : 20

800 : 1000

CP : SP = 16 : 25

Profit % = (25 - 16)/16 × 100 = 56.25%