SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 59

SSC MTS Previous Year - 07 August 2019 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q59

The difference between the cost price and the selling price of a bat is Rs. 180. If there is a profit of 20%, then what is the selling price of the bat?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Correct Answer is option 1 i.e. Rs. 1080

Understanding

Application

Calculation

Given:

SP – CP = Rs. 180

Profit = 20%

We know that:

Profit = SP – CP

So,

Profit = Rs. 180

 

Profit = CP × [Profit %/100]

So,

⇒ CP = Rs. 900

Hence,

SP = 900 + 180 = Rs. 1080

⇒ 180 = CP × 20/100

⇒ CP = 180/0.2

⇒ CP = 900