SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 72

SSC CGL Tier II - Quant - 16 Nov 2020 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q72

What price should Neeraj mark on a shrit that costs Rs 840, so as to earn a profit of 18% after allowing a discount of 16% on the marked price?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Rs 1,180

CP = 840

SP of the shirt at the profit of 18% = 840 × 118% = 991.2

MP of the shirt at the discount of 16% = 991.2 × 100/84 = 1180.