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SSC CGL – Combined Graduate Level Examination · Question 72

A shopkeeper marks his products 50% above the cost price and allows a discount of 20% on the marked price. He also gives an additional cash discount of ₹120 and still makes a profit of 16% on cost. What is the cost price of the product?

  1. ₹1,800
  2. ₹3,000
  3. ₹2,200
  4. ₹2,400
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Answer: (B) ₹3,000

Explanation

1.5 × 0.8C − 120 = 1.16C gives 0.04C = 120, so C = ₹3,000.