SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 46

SSC GD Const (English) - 21 Feb 2024 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q46

On selling a book at 16/25 of the marked price there is a loss. What will be the ratio of marked price and selling price of the book?

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 25 : 16.

On selling a book at 16/25 of the marked price there is a loss

S.P. = 16/25 M.P.

Now,

M.P./S.P. = 25/16

Therefore, the ratio of the marked price to the selling price of the book is 25 : 16