SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 43

SSC GD Constable (English) - 6 Feb 2023 - Shift 4 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q43

A man purchased 25 litres of milk at the cost price of Rs.25 per litre. Now he added 5 litres of water to it and sold the mixture at the cost price. Find the profit percentage for the man.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 20%.

The total cost of the milk = 25 × 25 = Rs.625

The cost of the water = 5 × 25 = Rs.125

Profit percentage = 125/625 × 100 = 20%