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SSC Sample Paper SSC CGL - Sample Paper-4

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    By selling an article for Rs. 72, there is a loss of 10%. In order to gain 5%, its selling price should be

    A)  Rs. 87             

    B)  Rs. 85

    C)  Rs. 80             

    D)  Rs. 84

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    The SP of the article which is sold at a loss of 10% \[=Rs.\,72\] \[\therefore \]      CP of the article \[=\frac{72\times 100}{90}=Rs.\,80\] Now, SP of the article to get a profit of 5%             \[=105%\,\,of\,\,80=\frac{105\times 80}{100}=Rs.\,84\]


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