SSC GD Constable previous year question
On selling a watch at 3/10 of the marked price there is a loss of 16 percent. What will be the ratio of the marked price and cost price of the watch?
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Correct answer: (D) 14:5
SP = (3/10)MP = 0.84×CP ⟹ MP = 0.84×CP×10/3 = 2.8×CP, i.e. MP:CP = 14:5.
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अंकित मूल्य के 3/10 पर एक घड़ी को बेचने पर 16 प्रतिशत की हानि होती है। घड़ी के अंकित मूल्य और क्रय मूल्य का अनुपात कितना होगा?
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सही उत्तर: (D) 7 : 4
SP = (3/10)MP = 0.84×CP ⟹ MP = 0.84×CP×10/3 = 2.8×CP, i.e. MP:CP = 14:5.
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