SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 69

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2020 - 10 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q69

A vender bought 40 dozen fruits for ₹3,000. Out of these, 30 fruits were rotten and thrown away. At what rate (in) per dozen should the vendor sell the remaining fruits to make a profit of 25% in the entire transaction?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e.100.

480 fruits → ₹3000
30 rotten → 450 left
Need 25% profit → 3000 × 1.25 = ₹3750
3750 ÷ (450 ÷ 12) = ₹100 per dozen