SSC CGL 2017 PYQ — Question 33

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 12/01/2017 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q33

The ratio of cost price and selling price of an article is 20 : 21. Then gain percent on it is:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 5

Understanding

Application

The ratio of cost price and selling price of an article is 20 : 21.

We know:

Profit = [(SP – CP)/CP] × 100

Hence,

Gain percentage

= [(21 – 20)/20] × 100

= 5%