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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 3

SSC MTS - 15/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • Quantitative Aptitude • Q3

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The cost price of 25 balls is the same as the selling price of 20 balls. Find the profit percentage.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1  i.e. 25%.

Given, 25CP = 20 SP

⇒ 5 CP = 4SP

⇒ CP : SP = 4 : 5

Profit percentage = 5−44×100\frac{5 - 4}{4} \times 100

⇒ 100/4 = 25%