SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 62

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 30 June 2023 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q62

A merchant purchases a smartwatch for ₹1,800 and fixes its list price in such a way that, after allowing a discount of 10%, he earns a profit of 22%. The list price of the smartwatch (in ₹) is:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 2440.

CP = 1800

SP = (122/100) × 1800 = 2196

List price = (100/90) × 2196 = 2440