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Railways PYQCBT 1 2016

RRB NTPC · Question 22

A shopkeeper sells sugar at the rate of Rs. 19 per kg and loses 5%. How many rupees per kg should he sell sugar to earn a profit of 10%? A. Rs. 20 B. Rs. 21 C. Rs. 22 D. Rs. 23

  1. B

  2. C

  3. D

  4. A

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Answer: (B) C

Explanation

At Rs 19 he loses 5%, so CP = 19/0.95 = Rs 20. For a 10% profit, SP = 20 × 1.1 = Rs 22.