SSC CHSL Profit and Loss question with solution
Profit and LossEasySSC CHSL 2024
A shopkeeper buys an article for ₹1,400 and sells it for ₹1,568. What is the profit percentage?
- (A)11%
- (B)7%
- (C)17%
- (D)12%
Correct answer: (D) 12%
Profit = selling price − cost price = 1568 − 1400 = 168. Profit percentage is always calculated on the cost price: 168 ÷ 1400 × 100 = 12%.
Shortcut: Profit % = (SP − CP)/CP × 100.
About this question
- Subject
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Topic
- Profit and Loss
- Exam
- SSC CHSL 2024
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Appears in: SSC CHSL 2024 Tier 1 Question Paper — 2 July, Shift 1
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