SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 64

SSC CHSL - 07 Aug 2023 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q64

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. When Mr. Smith went to a restaurant one day, he left his coat near the door. There was (1)________ in the pockets when he left it, so he was very surprised when he took his coat after his meal and found the (2)________ full of jewellery. There was a waiter near the door, so Mr. Smith said to him, “Somebody has made a mistake. He has put some (3)________ in my coat. Take it, and when he comes back, give it to him.” The waiter took it and went away. Suddenly another man came in with a (4)________ just like Mr. Smith’s. “I am sorry,” said the man , “I made a mistake. I took your coat and you have got mine. Please give me my coat and jewellery.” Mr. Smith answered.” I gave the jewellery to the waiter. He will give it to you.” Mr. Smith called the manager of the restaurant; but the manager said, “We have (5)________ waiters here. We have only waitresses.” “You gave the jewellery to a thief!” shouted the other man. “I shall send for the police!” Mr. Smith paid the man a lot of money for the jewellery.

The marked price of a T-shirt is Rs560. The shopkeeper Krishna allows a discount of 16% and gains 12%. What would be the gain of Krishna if no discount is allowed?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e.  331333\frac{1}{3}% .

SP = MP × [(100 - D)/100]

SP = CP × [(100 + P)/100]

According to the given question,

SP = 560 × [(100 - 16)/100]

⇒ 560 × 84/100 = 470.4

Now, 470.4 = CP × [(100 + 12)/100]

⇒ CP = 470.4 × 100/112

⇒ CP = 420

Now, profit when no discount is given = 560 - 420 

⇒ 140

Required percentage = (140/420) × 100

⇒ 100/3 = 331333\frac{1}{3}%