SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 73

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 21 June 2024 - Shift 4 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q73

The profit earned after selling a bucket for ₹680 is the same as the loss incurred after
selling the bucket for ₹532. The cost price (in ₹) of the bucket is:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 606.

Let the cost price be x

Profit at ₹680 = Loss at ₹532

⇒ 680 - x = x - 532

⇒ 2x = 1212

⇒ x = 606