SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 66

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 21 June 2024 - Shift 4 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q66

In a business, R invests ₹65,000 and he gets a total of ₹80,000 back. Out of profit, ₹2,000 is spent on expenses of the business. What is his profit from the business in
percentage?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 20%.

Total return = ₹80,000

Investment = ₹65,000

Profit = 80,000 - 65,000 = 15,000

Expense = ₹2,000

Net profit = 15,000 - 2,000 = 13,000

Profit% = 130006500013000\over65000 × 100 = 20%