SSC CHSL 2012 · Question 132 of 202

A bought an article, paying 5% less than the original price. A sold it with 20% profit on the price he had paid. What percent of profit did A earn on the original price ?

A10
B13 17
C14Correct
D2

Answer: C. 14

Explanation

Required % earned by A ( ) ( ) ì - + ü 100 5 100 20 ´ ´ - 100 100 % í ý = 100 100 î þ ì ü 95 120 ´ ´ - 100 100 % í ý = 100 100 î þ = (114 –100)% = 14% 2012 Solved Paper

Source: SSC CHSL Solved Paper 04-11-2012 (Disha Publications) · reliable-secondary

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