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Railways R.R.C. (Kolkata) Solved Paper Held on 17-11-2013

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    On selling an article for Rs. 48, one loses 20%. In order to gain 20%, what would be the selling price?

    A) Rs. 52              

    B) Rs. 56

    C) Rs. 68              

    D) Rs .72

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Let the cost price of an article is Rs. x, then? \[48=\frac{80x}{100}\] \[\Rightarrow \]   \[4800=80x\] \[\Rightarrow \]   \[80x=4,800\] \[\therefore \]      \[x=Rs.\,\,60\] \[\therefore \]      Required selling price\[=60\times \frac{120}{100}\] \[=Rs.\,\,72\]


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