Railways Sample Paper RRBs Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician CBT STAGE-I Sample Paper-22

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    If a watch is sold at Rs. 60, there is a loss of 15% for a profit of 2%, the watch is to be sold at

    A)  Rs. 7               

    B)  Rs. 72 

    C)  Rs. 75 

    D)  Rs. 85

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    SP = Rs. 60, loss= 15% \[\therefore \,\,\]\[CP=\,\,Rs.\,\,\left( \frac{100}{85}\times 60 \right)=\,\,Rs.\,\,\frac{1200}{7},\] Gain = 2% \[\therefore \,\]\[SP=\,\,Rs.\,\,\left( \frac{102}{100}\times \frac{1200}{17} \right)=\,\,Rs.\,\,72\]


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