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

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    Ramesh marks his goods 30% above cost price. If he sells the item for Rs. 910 after allowing a discount of 15%, find the cost price.

    A)  Rs. 823.5          

    B)  Rs.758

    C)  Rs. 814.2          

    D)  Rs. 856.5

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

      C.P. of article =Rs.x \[\therefore \]   Marked price \[=\frac{130x}{100}=Rs.\frac{13x}{10}\] According to the question. \[\frac{13x}{10}\times \frac{85}{100}=910\] \[\Rightarrow \] \[13x\times 85=910\times 1000\] \[\Rightarrow \] \[x=\frac{910000}{13\times 85}=Rs.823.5\]


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