Profit and loss

Quantitative Aptitude (CHSL)

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Indian Economy - Understanding the basics of Indian economic system

Nikhil suffers a loss of Rs140 when he sells a perfume at 20% discount. Find the marked price of the perfume if the cost price is

Rs380.

This questions was previously asked in

SSC CHSL 25th May 2022 Shift-1

Rs280

Rs300

Rs310

Rs290

- The cost price (CP) of the perfume is Rs 380.

- Nikhil sells it at a 20% discount and suffers a loss of Rs 140.

- Loss implies that the selling price (SP) is Rs 380 - Rs 140 = Rs 240.

- Since the selling price is after a 20% discount, then SP = 80% of the marked price (MP).

- Therefore, 80% of MP = Rs 240.

- To find the marked price: MP = 240 / 0.8 = Rs 300.

- Comparing with the options:

- Option 1: Rs 280

- Option 2: Rs 300

- Option 3: Rs 310

- Option 4: Rs 290

The marked price of the perfume is Rs 300.