SSC CGL 2017 PYQ — Question 35

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 12/01/2017 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q35

A shopkeeper buys a product of Rs 150 per Kg. 15% of product was damaged. At what price (per Kg) should he sell the remaining so as to earn a profit of 20%?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Rs. 211 (13/17)

Understanding

Application

A shopkeeper buys a product of Rs 150 per Kg.

Required profit = 20%

So,

Selling price of 1 kg

= 150 × 1.2 = Rs. 180

15% of product was damaged.

So,

Selling price of remaining product

= 180/0.85

= Rs. 211 (13/17) per kg