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SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 47

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 19 Feb 2025 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q47

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The cost price of 12 pens is equal to the selling price of 9 pens. Find the profit percentage.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e.  331333\frac 1 3%

Let cost price of 12 pens = ₹12

Then cost price of 1 pen = ₹1

Given cost price of 12 pens = selling price of 9 pens

So selling price of 9 pens = ₹12

Selling price of 1 pen = 12 ÷ 9 = ₹1⅓

Profit per pen = 1⅓ − 1 = ⅓

Profit % = (⅓ ÷ 1) × 100 = 33⅓%