SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 66

SSC CGL - 20 Sep 2025 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q66

A solid pyramid is to be painted. If paint covers 2 m2/litre and total surface is 48 m2, how much paint is needed, including 5% extra for retouch?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 25.2 litres.

Paint needed (without extra) = 48248 \over 2 = 24 litres

5% extra = 24 × 105100105\over100 = 25.2 litres