SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 85

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 20/02/2018 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q85

A vendor buys bananas at 9 for Rs 8 and sells at 8 for Rs 9. What will be the profit or loss (in %)?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 26.56% profit

CP = 8 (for 9 bananas)

CP (for 1 banana) =  = 0.89

SP = 9 (for 8 bananas)

SP =  = 1.125

Profit % = 

= 26.56% profit