SSC Sample Paper Mock Test-20 SSC CGL Tear-II Paper-1

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    A trader wishes to gain 20% after allowing 10% discount on the marked price to his customers. At what per cent higher than the cost price must he marks his goods?

    A) 30

    B)  \[33\frac{1}{3}\] 

    C)  \[34\frac{2}{3}\]

    D)  \[35\]

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Let the CP be Rs. 100. Then, SP = Rs. 120 Let the marked price be Rs. x.                      Then, 90% of x = Rs. 120 \[\Rightarrow \]   \[x=\frac{120\times 100}{90}=\frac{400}{3}=133=\frac{1}{3}\] It is \[33\frac{1}{3}%\]higher than the CP.


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