SSC GD Constable previous year question
By selling a cup for Rs. 1792 a man earns a profit of 12 percent. If he sells it for Rs. 1472, then what will be the loss percent?
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Correct answer: (D) 8 percent
CP = 1,792/1.12=1,600. At SP=1,472, loss=128, i.e. 128/1,600×100 = 8%.
हिंदी में प्रश्न
एक आदमी एक कप को 1792 रुपए में बेचकर 12 प्रतिशत का लाभ कमाता है। यदि वह इसी कप को 1472 रुपए में बेचता है, तो हानि प्रतिशत कितना होगा?
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सही उत्तर: (D) 12 प्रतिशत
CP = 1,792/1.12=1,600. At SP=1,472, loss=128, i.e. 128/1,600×100 = 8%.
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