SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 64

SSC CHSL - 10 Aug 2023 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q64

A manufacturer marked an item at ₹75 and sold it, allowing a 14% discount. If his profit was 29%, then the cost price (in ₹ ) of the item was:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 50.

SP = (86/100) × 75 = 64.50

CP = (100/129) × 64.50 = 50

The cost price of the item was ₹50.