SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 69

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 2 Feb 2022 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q69

By selling an article for ₹507.40, a person makes a profit of 18%. At what price (in₹) should he sell it to make a profit of 24%

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 533.20.

Selling Price for 18% profit = ₹507.40
Let Cost Price = 507.40/1.18 = ₹430

New Selling Price for 24% profit = 430 × 1.24 = ₹533.20