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SSC Sample Paper SSC (Group-C) Sample Test Paper-9

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    Sandeep sells an article at a loss of\[10%\]. Had he bought it at \[20%\] less and sold it for Rs. 55 more. he could have gained \[40%.\]What is the cost price of the article?

    A)  Rs.200                       

    B)  Rs.225

    C)  Rs.250             

    D)       Rs.275

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     C.P. of article = Rs. x (let) First S.P. =Rs. \[\left( \frac{9x}{10} \right)\] Case II.  C.P.  =Rs. \[\left( \frac{80x}{100} \right)=Rs.\,\left( \frac{4x}{5} \right)\] According to the question, \[\frac{4x}{5}\times \frac{140}{100}-\frac{9x}{10}=55\] \[\Rightarrow \]            \[\frac{56x}{50}-\frac{9x}{10}=55\] \[\Rightarrow \]            \[\frac{56x-45x}{50}=55\] \[\Rightarrow \]            \[x=\frac{50\times 55}{11}=Rs.250\]


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