SSC GD Constable previous year question
Anil sells a table at a loss of 20 percent. If he sells it for Rs. 160 more, then he earns a profit of 20 percent. What should be the selling price of the table to earn a profit of 25 percent?
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Correct answer: (C) Rs. 500
The 40-point swing (−20% to +20%) equals ₹160, so CP=160/0.4=400. SP for 25% profit = 400×1.25 = ₹500.
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अनिल एक मेज को 20 प्रतिशत की हानि पर बेचता है। यदि वह इसे 160 रुपए अधिक में बेचता है, तो वह 20 प्रतिशत का लाभ अर्जित करता है। 25 प्रतिशत का लाभ अर्जित करने के लिए मेज का विक्रय मूल्य कितना होना चाहिए?
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सही उत्तर: (C) 800 रुपए
The 40-point swing (−20% to +20%) equals ₹160, so CP=160/0.4=400. SP for 25% profit = 400×1.25 = ₹500.
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