SSC GD Constable 2012 · Question 53 of 95

A grinder was marked at Rs.3,600/ After given a discount of 10% the dealer made a profit of 8%. Calculate the cost price.

ARs. 3,000Correct
BRs.3,312
CRs.3,240
DRs.2,960

Answer: A. Rs. 3,000

Explanation

Marked price = Rs. 3600 Discount % = 10% 10 => Selling price = 3600 − ( 100 × 3600) = 3600 − 360 = Rs. 3240 Profit % = 8% 3240 => Cost price = (100+8) × 100 = 30 × 100 = Rs. 3, 000 => Ans - (A)

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