SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 74

SSC CHSL - 14th October 2020 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q74

The cost price of 12 pens is equal to the selling price of 8 pens. The profit percentage is:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e 50%

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Application

12CP = 8SP

⇒ CP/SP = 8/12

⇒ CP/SP = 2/3

Profit = 1/2 × 100

= 50%