SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 72

SSC CHSL - 25 May 2022 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q72

Kamal purchases 80 articles for ₹11,180 and sells them at a loss equal to the selling price of 6 articles. What will be the selling price of 1 article?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Rs 130

Let the selling price of each article be x.

The selling price of 80 articles = 80x

Loss = 6x

Thus, the cost price of 80 articles = 86x

⇒ 86x = 11,180

⇒ x = 130