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SSC Sample Paper SSC (Group-C) Sample Test Paper-3

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    A shopkeeper has 11 books of same cost price. He sells the first book at a certain price, then he sells second book at a price which is Re. 1 less than the selling price of first book and then he sells third book at a price which is Re. 1 less than the selling price of second book. Following this pattern, he sold all 11 books. If he sells sixth book at its cost price, find the overall percentage profit or loss on selling all 11 books.

    A)  20%

    B)  10%

    C)  \[9\frac{1}{11}\]

    D)  No profit No loss

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     S.P. of first book=Rs.6 According to the question, Gain on first 5 books \[=5+4+3+2+1=15\] Loss on last 5 books = 15 Hence, no loss or gain.


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