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SSC Quantitative Aptitude Profit and Loss Question Bank Profit Loss and Discount (II)

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    By selling an article at \[\frac{3}{4}th\] of the ked price, there is a gain of 25% The ratio of the marked price and the cost price is

    A) 5 : 3

    B) 3 : 5

    C) 3 : 4

    D) 4 : 3

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] Let CP of the article = Rs. 100 Then, SP = 125% of 100 = Rs. 125 Also. \[\frac{3}{4}th\] of MP = SP \[\Rightarrow \]\[\frac{3}{4}\times MP\] = 125 \[\Rightarrow \]   \[MP=125\times \frac{4}{3}=\text{Rs}\text{.}\frac{500}{3}\] \[\therefore \] Required ratio \[=\frac{500}{3}:100=5:3\]


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