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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 75

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 1 Aug 2022 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q75

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By selling an article for ₹360, a woman incurred a loss of 10%. At what price should she sell it so that she makes a profit of 20%?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. ₹480.

Loss of 10%:

SP = ₹360

So, CP = 10090100\over90 × 360 = ₹400

For 20% profit:

SP = 120% of 400 = 120100120\over100 × 400 = ₹480