SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 53

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2022 - 11 Feb 2022 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q53

The difference between the selling price of some apples if sold for ₹15 per apple instead of ₹11 per apple is 1800. If the cost price of all the apples is ₹1,800, find the selling price of 20 apples, if the profit earned is 10%.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i,.e. 88.

Price difference = 15 − 11 = ₹4

Total difference = ₹1800

Number of apples = 180041800\over4 ​= 450

Total cost price = ₹1800

Cost price per apple = 18004501800\over450 = ₹4

Selling price per apple = 110100110\over100 × 4 = 1.1 × 4 = ₹4.40

Selling price of 20 apples = 20 × 4.40 = ₹88