SSC CHSL Tier-1 previous year question
If a notebook's price decreases 25%, a man can buy 5 more notebooks for ₹200. Find the new price.
Asked in SSC CHSL Tier-1 (14 Nov 2025 Shift 3) · Quantitative Aptitude
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Correct answer: (C) 10
Let original price=p. 200/(0.75p) − 200/p = 5. Solving gives 200/p=15 → p≈13.33; new price=0.75p=₹10.
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यदि एक नोटबुक की कीमत 25% कम हो जाती है, तो एक आदमी ₹200 में 5 और नोटबुक खरीद सकता है। नई कीमत ज्ञात कीजिए।
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सही उत्तर: (C) 10
मूल कीमत=p मानें। 200/(0.75p) − 200/p = 5 हल करने पर नई कीमत = ₹10.
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