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SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 61

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 30 June 2023 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q61

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A reduction of 15% in the price of washing powder enables a purchaser to obtain 5 kg more for Rs.1,275. The original price of the washing powder per kg is:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Rs.45.

15% reductive in Sugar price = 5 kg more

If 100% reduction in sugar price = 5155\over15 × 100 = 1003100\over3 kg

It means that previously bought quantity of sugar = 1003100\over3 - 5 = 100−153100-15\over3 = 85385\over3

Now, the reduced price of sugar = 12758531275\over{85\over3} = Rs.45