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SSC GD Quantitative Aptitude Profit and Loss Medium Practice Question
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Shortcut used: Write CP and SP first, then decide profit or loss before using percentage.
Solve in 3 steps:
  1. Identify CP and SP.
  2. Find profit/loss amount.
  3. Use CP as base for percentage if asked.
Common mistake: Do not use selling price as the base for profit/loss percentage.
Question 3 Multiple Choice Question
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An article is sold for Rs. 1840 after an 8% loss. What was its cost price?
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Medium Marks: 2.0 Practice Question
Learn + Solve: Shortcut, Trap & Fast Route Click to view shortcut, steps, and common mistake
Learn + solve

Shortcut used, common trap, and the fastest solving route

Shortcut used: Write CP and SP first, then decide profit or loss before using percentage.
Solve in 3 steps:
  1. Identify CP and SP.
  2. Find profit/loss amount.
  3. Use CP as base for percentage if asked.
Common mistake: Do not use selling price as the base for profit/loss percentage.
Question

An article is sold for Rs. 1840 after an 8% loss. What was its cost price?

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