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SSC Sample Paper SSC CGL - Sample Paper-11

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    A house-owner was having his house painted. He was advised that he would require 25 kg of paint. Allowing for 15% wastage and assuming that the paint is available in 2 kg cans. What would be the cost of paint purchased, if one can costs Rs. 16?

    A) Rs. 240 

    B) Rs. 180

    C) Rs. 120             

    D) Rs. 360

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Quantity of paint which is required \[=25+15%\,\,\text{of}\,\,25\] \[=25+\frac{25\times 15}{100}=28.75\,\,kg\] Since cans of paint is available of 2 kg \[\therefore \] A house owner should purchased 30 kg i.e., 15 cans. \[\therefore \] Cost of paint \[=15\times 16=Rs.\,240\]        


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