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SSC Sample Paper SSC CGL - Sample Paper-5

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    A shopkeeper purchase 12 balloons for Rs. 10 and sell them at 10 balloon for Rs. 12. Thus, he earns a profit of

    A)  35%                            

    B)  36%

    C)  44%                

    D)  45%

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Cost price of one balloon \[=Rs.\frac{10}{12}\] and selling price of one balloon \[=Rs.\frac{12}{10}\] \[\therefore \]      Profit \[=Rs.\left( \frac{12}{10}-\frac{10}{12} \right)\]             \[=Rs.\left( \frac{144-100}{120} \right)=Rs.\frac{44}{120}\] \[\therefore \] Profit per cent \[=\frac{44/120}{10/12}\times 100%=44%\]


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