SSC CGL 2017 PYQ — Question 18

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 12/01/2017 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q18

A photographer allows a discount of 10% on the advertised price of a camera. The price (in Rs) that must be marked on the camera, which cost him Rs600, to make a profit of 20% would be

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 800

Understanding

Application

Cost price = Rs. 600

Profit = 20%

So,

Selling price of camera

= 600 × 1.2

= Rs. 720

Since the photographer allows 10% discount.

So,

Marked price = 720/0.9

= Rs. 800