SSC GD Constable previous year question
Ankit sells an article at a loss of 10 percent. If he buys it for 30 percent less price and sells it for Rs. 26 less price, then his profit will be 10 percent. What is the cost price of the article?
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Correct answer: (C) Rs. 200
Original SP=0.9×CP. New CP=0.7×CP. New SP = 0.9CP−26 = 1.1×0.7CP=0.77CP ⟹ 0.13CP=26 ⟹ CP=₹200.
हिंदी में प्रश्न
अंकित एक वस्तु को 10 प्रतिशत की हानि पर बेचता है। यदि वह इसे 30 प्रतिशत कम मूल्य पर खरीदता है और इसे 26 रुपए कम में बेचता है, तो उसे 10 प्रतिशत का लाभ होगा। वस्तु का क्रय मूल्य कितना है?
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सही उत्तर: (C) 300 रुपए
Original SP=0.9×CP. New CP=0.7×CP. New SP = 0.9CP−26 = 1.1×0.7CP=0.77CP ⟹ 0.13CP=26 ⟹ CP=₹200.
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