Previous year MCQs

Aptitude & Reasoning UPPSC 2002 GS-I
Question

What is the cost of an object which on being sold at Rs. 24, gives percentage profit numerically equal to the cost price:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Rs. 20

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Rs. 20”.
The answer is (2) Rs. 20.

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