SSC MTS Profit and Loss question with solution
Profit and LossEasySSC MTS 2024
A shopkeeper buys an article for ₹1,900 and sells it for ₹2,660. What is the profit percentage?
- (A)35%
- (B)29%
- (C)50%
- (D)40%
Correct answer: (D) 40%
Profit = selling price − cost price = 2660 − 1900 = 760. Profit percentage is always calculated on the cost price: 760 ÷ 1900 × 100 = 40%.
Shortcut: Profit % = (SP − CP)/CP × 100.
About this question
- Subject
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Topic
- Profit and Loss
- Exam
- SSC MTS 2024
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Appears in: SSC MTS 2024 Computer Based Examination Question Paper — 30 September, Shift 1
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