SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 55

SSC MTS Previous Year - 08 August 2019 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q55

The profit earned on an article is 25%. If profit is calculated on the selling price, then what will be the profit percentage?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer is option 3 i.e. 20

Understanding

Application

The profit earned on an article is 25%

Suppose CP = 100

So,

SP = 100 × 1.25 = 125

If profit is calculated on SP

Profit = 25/125 × 100

= 100/5

= 20%