SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 56

SSC CGL - 3rd March 2020 Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q56

A person sells an article at 10% below its cost price. Had he sold it for Rs.332 more, he would have made a profit of 20%. What is the original selling price (in Rs) of the article?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 996

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When he sold 332 more

total percent difference = 30%

means 30% of CP = 332

Hence

Original selling price = 90% of CP

So

90% of CP = 332/30 × 90

= 332 × 3 

= 996