SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 66

SSC MTS Previous Year - 02 August 2019 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q66

Selling price of an article is 8/7 of cost price. What is the profit percentage?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

  The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 100/7+

Understanding

Application

Given:

SP = 8/7 × CP

⇒ SP/CP = 8/7

Now,

Profit percentage = [(8 – 7)/7] × 100 = 100/7%