SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 55

SSC CHSL - 04 Aug 2023 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q55

Akash bought an old phone for ₹3,450 and spent ₹450 on its repair. He sold it for ₹5,070. His profit percent is:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e 30%.

Total money spent on the phone = Rs.3450 + Rs. 450 = Rs. 3900

So, Cost price =  Rs. 3900

He sold it for = Rs. 5070

Formula - 

Profit % = (Selling price - Cost price)/Cost price × 100

Profit percentage = (5070 - 3900)/3900 × 100

⇒ 1170/3900 × 100

⇒ 0.3 × 100 = 30%