SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 69

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 20 June 2024 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q69

An iron costing ₹758 was sold by Ramesh at a gain of 15%, and it was again sold by Reena, who bought it from Ramesh, at a loss of 8%. Find the selling price of the iron for Reena (correct to two places of decimals).

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. ₹801.96.

C.P. of Ramesh = ₹758

S.P. of Ramesh = 758 × 115100115\over100 = ₹871.7

S.P. for Reena = 871.7 × 9210092\over100 = ₹801.96