SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 85

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 11/09/2019 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q85

An article is sold at a certain price. If it is sold at  of this price, there is a loss of . What is the percentage profit when it is sold at 60% of the original price?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 20%

SP/3 = (2/3) CP

SP = 2 CP

60% of SP = 1.2 CP

= 1CP + (20/100)CP = 20%