SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 73

SSC CGL - 24 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q73

If selling price of 75 articles is equal to cost price of 60 articles, then the approximate loss or gain percent is :

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Loss of 20%

SP of 75 articles = CP of 60 articles.

SP of 1 articles : CP of 1 articles = 60 : 75 = 4 : 5.

loss% = (5 - 4)/5 × 100 = 20%.