SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 59

SSC GD Constable (English) - 1 March 2019 Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q59

By Selling a TV for Rs. 8500 a person loses 15%. In order to gain of 5%, Selling price of TV should be :

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Rs. 10,500

If by Selling a TV for Rs. 8500 a person loses 15% then 85% of CP = 8500

CP × 85/100 = 8500

CP = 10000

In order to gain of 5%, Selling price of TV should be : 10000 × 105/100

1050000/100 = 10500