SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 72

SSC GD Constable (English) - 12 Feb 2019 Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q72

If cost price of an article is Rs. 1240 and loss is 32%, then what will be the selling price of the article?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Rs. 843.20.

Understanding/Application

Cost Price of the article = Rs. 1240

Loss% = 32%

Loss% = [(C.P. - S.P.) × 100]/C.P.

ATQ - 

32 = [(1240 - S.P.) × 100]/1240

39680/100 = 1240 - S.P. 

396.8 = 1240 - S.P.

S.P. = 843.20