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SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 15

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 19/02/2018 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q15

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A vendor sells a coconut at Rs 24 and suffers 24% loss. If he wants to make 14% profit, then at what price (in Rs) should he sell?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 36

SP of a coconut = Rs 24

CP of coconut = 24/76 × 100

New SP of coconut = 24/76 × 100 × 114/100 = Rs 36