RRB Technician Grade 3 previous year question
A shopkeeper sold a book at a loss of 6%. If the selling price had been increased by ₹960, there would have been a gain of 19%. What was the cost price (in ₹) of the book?
Asked in RRB Technician Grade 3 (06 Mar 2026 Shift 2) · Quantitative Aptitude
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Correct answer: (C) 3840
Let CP=x. Selling at 6% loss gives SP=0.94x. Adding Rs.960 gives 19% gain: 0.94x+960=1.19x, so 960=0.25x, giving CP=Rs.3840.
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एक दुकानदार ने एक पुस्तक 6% की हानि पर बेची। यदि विक्रय मूल्य में ₹960 की वृद्धि कर दी जाती, तो 19% का लाभ होता। पुस्तक का क्रय मूल्य (₹ में) कितना था?
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सही उत्तर: (C) 3840
मान लें लागत मूल्य=x। 6% हानि पर विक्रय मूल्य=0.94x। ₹960 जोड़ने पर 19% लाभ: 0.94x+960=1.19x, अतः 960=0.25x, जिससे लागत मूल्य=₹3840।
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