SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 66

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 6 Nov 2020 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q66

A person sold an article at a loss of 8%. Had he sold it at a gain of 10.5%, he would have received ₹74 more. What is the cost price (in ₹) of the article?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 400.

Let CP = x

1.105x - 0.92x = 0.185x = 74

⇒ x = 74/0.185 = 400