SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 18

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 11/09/2019 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q18

A shopkeeper bought 120 quintals of wheat. 20% of it was sold  at 25% loss. At what percent shopkeeper should sell the rest to gain 25% on the whole transcation ?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 ie 37.5

120 quintals in 5 parts = 24 quintals each 

x = (50/4) = 12.5%

25 + x = 37.5%