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SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 85

SSC CGL - 23 Sep 2025 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q85

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The price of an item first increases by 20% and then decreases by 20% from the new price. What is the net percentage change in the original price of the item?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. -4%.

Let the original price be 100.

  • Increase by 20% → New price = 100 + 20 = 120
  • Decrease by 20% on 120 → 20% of 120 = 24
  • So, new price = 120 − 24 = 96

Now compare with original price:

Change = 96 − 100 = −4

Percentage change = (−4 / 100) × 100 = −4%