SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 33

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 01/12/2016 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q33

The profit on selling an article for Rs.425 is the same as the loss on selling it for Rs.355, then the cost price of the article is

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct option is 4.

profit on selling an article for Rs.425

profit = SP - CP (cost price)

profit = 425 - CP

loss on selling it for Rs.355

loss = CP - SP

loss = CP - 355

profit = loss

425 - CP = CP - 355

425 + 355 = 2CP

2CP = 780

CP = rs 390