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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 51

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 25 June 2024 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q51

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The cost price of 10 apples is equal to the selling price of 20 apples. Find the loss or gain percentage.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Loss 50%.

Let the CP of 10 apples = ₹100

Then CP of 1 apple = 10010100\over10 = ₹10

SP of 20 apples = ₹100

Then SP of 1 apple = 10020100\over20 = ₹5

Loss per apple = ₹10 – ₹5 = ₹5

Loss % = 5105\over10 × 100 = 50%