I purchase 100 kg of tea and sell it for a profit to the…

The given bar chart represents the average marks obtained in English (E) and vernacular (V) by the students of five districts (D1, D2, D3, D4, D5)in a state at the secondary level examination of a particular year (marks secured out of a total of 100).

I purchase 100 kg of tea and sell it for a profit to the extent of what I would have paid for 40 kg. What is my profit percentage?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 40%

Understanding	Application
Let the price of 100 kg tea is 100,	× 100 = 40%
Hence price of 40 kg tea is 40

SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 147