SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 78

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 11/09/2019 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q78

When the price of an item was reduced by 25%, then its sale was increased by x%. If there is an increase of 20% in the receipt of the revenue, then the value of x will be ?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 ie 60%.

P × Q = S Receipt

100 → -25% →75 → +x% → 45 → 120

(45/75)% = (3/5) × 100 = 60%