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SSC Sample Paper SSC CGL - Sample Paper-1

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    A man gets Rs 13 more by selling an article at a profit of \[12\frac{1}{2},\]% then selling it at a loss of \[12\frac{1}{2}.\]% The cost price of the article is

    A) Rs. 25.50                     

    B) Rs. 38

    C) Rs. 52             

    D) Rs. 65

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Let the CP of article be Rs. x According to the question, \[\left( 100+\frac{25}{2} \right)\]% of \[x-\left( 100-\frac{25}{2} \right)\]% of \[x=13\] \[\Rightarrow \]   \[\frac{x}{100}\left( 100+\frac{25}{2}-100+\frac{25}{2} \right)=13\] \[\Rightarrow \]   \[\frac{x}{100}\times 25=13\] \[\Rightarrow \]   \[x=13\times 4=52\]


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