SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 57

SSC MTS Previous Year - 02 August 2019 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q57

By selling an article for Rs. 320, a man incur a loss of 20%. What should bethe selling price of an article to gain 20%?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Rs 480

By selling an article for ₹ 320, a man incurs a loss of 20%

Hence,

CP = 320/0.8 = Rs. 400

Now,

SP of the article to gain 20% = 400 × 1.2 = Rs. 480