SSC GD Constable previous year question
The price of fuel is successively decreased by 25%, 10% and 30% over three months, but increased by 60% in the fourth month. What is the percentage increase/decrease in the price of fuel in the fourth month compared to its original price?
Asked in SSC GD Constable 2025: 11 Feb 2025 Shift 2 (Afternoon) · Quantitative Aptitude
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Correct answer: (C) 24.4% decrease
Taking base 100: 100×0.75×0.9×0.7×1.6 = 75.6; net change = 100−75.6 = 24.4% decrease.
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ईंधन की कीमत क्रमागत तीन महीनों में 25%, 10% और 30% कम की गई है, लेकिन चौथे महीने में 60% वृद्धि की गई है। चौथे महीने में ईंधन की कीमत में उसकी मूल कीमत की तुलना में कितने प्रतिशत की वृद्धि/कमी हुई है?
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सही उत्तर: (C) 24.4% की कमी
आधार 100 मानने पर: 100×0.75×0.9×0.7×1.6 = 75.6; शुद्ध परिवर्तन = 100−75.6 = 24.4% की कमी।
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