SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 19

SSC MTS - 15/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • Quantitative Aptitude • Q19

A man sold an article for ₹237, there by gaining 18.5%. The cost of the article (in ₹) was:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The  correct answer is  option 3  i.e.  200.

Cost Price = Selling Price ÷ (1 + Gain%)

= 237 ÷ 1.185

= ₹200