SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 59

SSC CGL - 5th March 2020 Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q59

In an examination in which the full marks were 500, A scored 25% more marks than B, B scored 60% more marks than C and C scored 20% less marks than D. if A scored 80% marks, then the percentage of marks obtained by D is: 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e 50%

Let the marks scored by D be 'x'

The marks scored by C, B & A becomes 0.8x, 1.28x & 1.6x

A scored 80% marks which are 1.6x

The score of D (x) = 80 / 1.6 = 50%