SSC MTS 2018 · PYQ · Profit and Loss · medium
The ratio of the selling price to the cost price in a transaction is 4:5. If the selling price is ₹80, then how much is the loss?
Answer
The correct answer is D: ₹20. SP:CP = 4:5. If SP = ₹80, then 4 units = 80, so 1 unit = 20, and CP = 5 units = ₹100.
- A.₹30
- B.₹15
- C.₹16
- D.₹20✓ Correct
SP:CP = 4:5. If SP = ₹80, then 4 units = 80, so 1 unit = 20, and CP = 5 units = ₹100. Loss = 100−80 = ₹20.
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