SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 148

SSC CPO - 03 Oct 2023 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q148

A shopkeeper allows a discount of 15% on an article and still makes a profit of 20%. What does the shopkeeper pay for an article whose marked price is ₹7,200?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. ₹5,100.

Given that

Marked price = ₹7,200

Discount = 15%

Profit % = 20%

C.P./M.P. = (100 - D)/(100 + P)

C.P./7200 = (100 - 15)/(100 + 20) = 85/120

C.P. = 85 × 60 = ₹5,100