SSC Sample Paper SSC CGL - Sample Paper-10

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    Bananas are bought at the rate of 6 for Rs. 5 and sold at, the rate of 5 for Rs. 6. Profit per cent is

    A)  36%                            

    B)  42%

    C)  44%                

    D)  48%

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    To avoid fraction, left the number of bananas bought = LCM of 5 and 6 = 30 \[\therefore \] CP of 30 bananas \[=5\times 5=Rs.\,25\] SP of 30 bananas \[=6\times 6=Rs.\,36\] Profit \[=Rs.\,(36-25)=Rs.\,11\] \[\therefore \]      Profit % \[=\frac{11}{25}\times 100=44%\]        


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