SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 38

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 29th August 2025 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q38

A trader marks his goods 60% above the cost price and allows a discount of 35%. Find the profit or loss percent.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Let the cost price = ₹100

Marked price = ₹160

Selling price after 35% discount = 160 × 65/100 = ₹104

Profit = 104 − 100 = ₹4

Profit percentage = 4%