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Quantitative Aptitude (MTS) Profit and loss

If 25% discount is given on an article, then there will be a loss of 15%. If the article is sold at its marked price, then what will the

profit percentage be? [Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places.]

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SSC MTS 11th July 2022 Shift-1

12.66%

15.66%

13.33%

10.22%

- The problem explains that a 25% discount leads to a 15% loss.

- We need to find the profit percentage if sold at the marked price.

- Assume the cost price (CP) is 100.

- After 25% discount, the selling price (SP) becomes 75.

- A 15% loss suggests that 75 is 85% of CP. Therefore, CP = 75/0.85 = 88.24 (approx).

- Thus, the marked price (MP) is 100.

- Selling at the marked price, profit = MP - CP = 100 - 88.24 = 11.76.

- Profit percentage = (Profit/CP) x 100 = (11.76/88.24) x 100 = 13.33%.

- Answer: Option 3: 13.33%

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