SSC MTS Model Paper 5

Question : 35 of 148

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The cost price of two articles is Rs.500. First article is sold at a profit of 20% and second at a loss of 20%. If the selling price of both articles is same, then find the selling price of both articles.

Rs.480
Rs.450
Rs.490
Rs.470

Validate

Solution:

x + y = 500 ........(1)
Loss % =

(20)^2/100

= 4%
Total loss =

500/100

× 4 = Rs.20
∴ Selling price = 500 − 20 = Rs. 480

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