SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 53

SSC CGL - 5th March 2020 Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q53

Sudhir purchased a laptop for Rs.42,000 and a scanner-cum-printer for Rs.8,000. He sold the laptop for a 10% profit and the scanner-cum-printer for a 5% profit. What is his profit percentage?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e 

Understanding/Application

C.P. of laptop = Rs. 42000

Profit = 10%

S.P. = (42000 × 110)/100 = Rs. 46200

C.P. of Printer = Rs. 8000

Profit = 5%

S.P. = (8000 × 105)/100 = Rs. 8400

Total selling price = Rs. 54600

Total cost price = Rs. 50000

Total profit = 54600 - 54000 = Rs. 4600

Total profit = (4600 × 100)/50000 =