SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 130

SSC CPO - 9 Dec 2025 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q130

A mobile phone was sold for Rs. 12,600 after allowing a 10% discount on the marked price. If the profit was 20%, what was the cost price?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Selling Price = 12,600, Discount = 10%, Profit = 20%

SP = 120% of CP

12,600 = 1.2 × CP

CP = 12,600 / 1.2 = ₹10,500