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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 60

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 14 March 2022 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q60

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When an article is sold for ₹948, there is a loss of 21%. To gain 23%, it should be sold at (in₹):

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 1,476.

Cost price(CP) = 948×100100−21948\times100\over100-21 = 948×10079948\times100\over79 = ₹1200

To gain 23%, Selling Price = 1200 × 123100123\over100 = 12 × 123 = ₹1,476