SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 59

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q59

Varun purchases 75 articles for Rs. 3150 and sells them at a profit equal to the costprice of 15 articles. What will be the selling price of one article?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 50.4.

Understanding/Application

Cost price of 75 articles = Rs. 3150 and cost price of 15 articles = 3150/5 = Rs. 630

Let selling price of 75 articles = Rs. 75x

ATQ -

75x - 3150 = 630

75x = 630 + 3150 = 3780

x = 3780/85 

x = 50.4