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SSC Sample Paper SSC-CGL TIER - I Sample Test Paper-9

  • question_answer
    A man bought 20 dozens pencils at the rate of 4 for Rs 5 and sold them at the rate of 5 for Rs 8. His profit percent is:

    A) 24.5%                          

    B) 25%

    C) 26.5%                          

    D) 28%

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    CP of 1 pencil  = \[Rs\frac{5}{4}=Rs1.25\] SP of 1 pencil = \[Rs\,\,\frac{8}{5}=Rs\,\,1.6\] % profit = \[\frac{Rs\left( 1.6-1.25 \right)}{1.25}\times 100\] =         \[\frac{0.35}{1.25}\times 100=\] 28%


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