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SSC Selection Post 2019 PYQ — Question 73

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2019 - 15 Oct 2019 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q73

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When an article is sold for ₹582, there is a loss of 3%. To gain 12%, it should be sold for:

 

 

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. ₹672.

Let CP = 100
Loss of 3% , so SP = 97 corresponds to ₹582

1=582971 = \frac{582}{97}

To gain 12%, SP = 112

Required SP = (582/97) ​× 112 = 672​