SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 102

SSC CPO - 05 Oct 2023 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q102

By selling a table for ₹1,596, Aarav loses 24%. At what price (in ₹) should he sell it to gain 24%?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 2604.

Given that

The selling price of a table =  ₹1,596

Aarav loses = 24%

According to the question

⇒ 76% =  ₹1,596

⇒ 1% = 1596/76

⇒ 124% = (1596/76) × 124 = ₹2604

Hence, the required selling price is ₹2604