SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 124

SSC CPO Tier I - 11th December 2019 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q124

Raghu sold an article for Rs. 180 after allowing a 20% discount on its marked price. Had be not allowed any discount, be would have gained 20%. What is the cost price of the article?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

   The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Rs. 187.5

Understanding

Application

Given:

Selling price = Rs. 180

Discount = 20%

So,

Marked price = 180/0.8

= Rs. 225

If discount = 0%

Profit = 20%

So,

Cost price = 225/1.2

= Rs. 187.5