SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 75

SSC GD Constable (English) - 11 March 2019 Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q75

The cost price of 27 articles is same as the selling price of 18 articles. What is the profit percent?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 50%

The cost price of 27 articles is same as the selling price of 18 articles

CP × 27 = SP × 18

CP/SP = 2/3

Profit % = Profit × 100/CP 

Profit % = 1 × 100/2 = 50%