SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 53

SSC CGL - 13 Sep 2024 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q53

Ramesh sells rice at ₹36 per kg, which he purchased for ₹30 per kg. Moreover, he gives only 800 g of rice instead of 1 kg while selling. Find the actual profit percentage of Ramesh.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 50%.

CP    :     SP

30     :     36
800   :   1000
 2       :     3

Profit percentage = 3−22×100\frac{3 - 2}{2}\times100 = 50%