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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 67

SSC CGL - 13 Aug 2021 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q67

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Surbhi sold an article for Rs 176 after giving 12% discount on its marked price. Had she not given any discount; she would have earned a profit of 25%. What is the cost price (in Rs) of the article?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 160

Marked Price = Sellingprice(100–D%100)\frac{Selling price}{(\frac{100 – D\%}{100})}

Cost price : Marked Price = (100 - Discount%) : (100+ Profit%)

MP = 176/[(100 – 12)/100]

= Rs. 200

New discount = 0%

Cost price : 200 = (100 – 0) : (100 + 25)

⇒ 200 × 100/125 = Rs. 160