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SSC CGL – Combined Graduate Level Examination · Question 65

A supplier buys items at ₹P and marks them up by 60%. The retailer gets a 25% discount and sells at ₹2.8P. The customer pays ₹19,040 after a 15% discount. What is the original cost P per item?

  1. ₹10,000
  2. ₹8,000
  3. ₹14,000
  4. ₹16,000
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Answer: (B) ₹8,000

Explanation

Customer pays 2.8P × 0.85 = 2.38P = 19,040, so P = ₹8,000.