SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 66

SSC GD Constable (English) - 1 March 2019 Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q66

Shopkeeper selling on article for Rs. 46 loses 8%. In order to gain of 6%, what should be the selling price of the article ?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Rs.53

92% of cp = 46

cp × 92/100 = 46 , cp = 4600/92 = 50

in order to gain 6% on cp the selling price will be

106% of 50 = 106/100 × 50 = 53