SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 37

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 28th July 2025 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q37

A shopkeeper buys a watch for ₹400 and sells it at a profit of 12.5%. What is the selling price?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Cost Price (CP) = ₹400

Profit = 12.5%

Selling Price (SP) = 400 × (100 + 12.5)/100

= 400 × 112.5/100= ₹450