SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 53

SSC CGL - 6th March 2020 Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q53

A manufacturer sells cooking gas stoves to shopkeeper at 10% profit, and in turn they sell the cooking gas stoves to customer to earn 15% profit. If a customer gets a cooking gas stove for Rs.7,590, then what is its manufacturing cost?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Rs.6,000.

Understanding/Application

S.P.for shopkeeper = Rs. 7590

Profit = 15%

C.P. for shopkeeper = (7590 × 100)/115 = Rs. 6600

S.P. for manufacturer = Rs. 6600

Profit = 10%

C.P. for manufacturer = (6600 × 100)/110 = Rs. 6000