SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 75

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 30 June 2023 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q75

Ajay offers his customers a discount of 20% on an overcoat, and he still makes a profit of 28%. What is the actual cost of the overcoat marked at ₹1,800?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. ₹1,125.

Marked Price = ₹1800

Discount = 20%

Selling Price = 1800 × 20% = 1440 

Profit = 28%

Cost Price = 14401.281440\over1.28 = ₹1125