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SSC Sample Paper SSC CGL - Sample Paper-17

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    After allowing a discount of 16%, there was still a gain of 5%. Then, the percentage of marked price over the cost price is

    A) 15%                             

    B) 18%

    C) 21%                             

    D) 25%

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Let the CP of article be Rs. 100 and its marked price be Rs. x. \[\therefore \]      \[x\times \frac{84}{100}=105\] \[\Rightarrow \]   \[x=\frac{105\times 100}{84}=125\] \[\therefore \] Required percentage = 25


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