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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 68

SSC CGL - 24 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q68

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
John was an artist (1)______ profession. He was very (2)______ at his work and could
(3)______ any subject he could think of, but circumstances forced him to (4)______ in
(5)______ the work of renowned artists.

A shopkeeper marks articles at a price such that after giving a discount of x%, he gains 20%. If the cost price and the marked price of the articles are Rs920 and Rs 1472 respectively, then what is the value of x?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

 The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 25

The cost price of the article = Rs. 920

The marked price of the article = Rs. 1472

Discount = x%

Gain = 20%

The selling price of the article = 920 × 1.2 = Rs. 1104

Selling price = Marked price(1 - discount percentage/100)

1472(1 - x%) = 1104

(1 - x%) = 0.75

x = 25