SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 70

SSC CHSL - 08 Aug 2023 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q70

Pawan purchases 70 articles for ₹16,875 and sells them at a loss equal to the selling price of 5 articles. What will be the selling price of one article?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. ₹225.

Let the selling price of each article be x.

According to the given question,

5x = 16875 - 70x

⇒ 75x = 16875

⇒ x = 225