SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 61

SSC CHSL - 12th October 2020 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q61

Sohan sold a plot for Rs.2,55,000 at a 15% loss. At what price should he sell the plot to gain a 10% profit?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e Rs.3,30,000

Understanding

Application

15% loss means 85% of cost price.

10% profit means 110% of cost price.

(85%)/(110%)=255000/x

x = (255000×110)/85

x = 330000