SSC Sample Paper SSC CGL - Sample Paper-20

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    A shopkeeper earns a profit of 10% after allowing a discount of 20% on the marked price. The cost price of the article whose marked price is Rs. 880, is

    A) Rs. 704             

    B) Rs. 640

    C) Rs. 774             

    D) Rs. 680

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    SP of article (100-20)% of 880 = 80% of 880 \[=Rs.\,704\] Again, 110% = 704             \[100%=\frac{704}{100}\times 100\]             \[=Rs.\,640\] \[\therefore \] Original cost \[=Rs.\,640\]


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