SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 68

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 30/11/2016 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q68

By what fraction selling price (S.P.) must be multiplied to get the cost price (C.P.) if the loss is 20% ?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3

Let cost price = Rs 100

Selling price = 150 × 80/100 = Rs. 80

Factor by which the selling price must be multiplied = 100/80 = 5/4