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SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 68

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 30 June 2023 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q68

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Mahesh buys a water cooler for ₹28,500 and sells it for ₹24,800. What is his loss percentage? (Correct to 2 decimal places)

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 12.98%.

Loss = CP - SP

Loss = 28500 - 24800 = 3700

Loss% = 3700285003700\over28500 × 100 = 12.98%