A shopkeeper allows a discount of 10% on the printed price of his goods and thus gains 20%. What is the ratio between the cost price and the printed price of the item? 

This question was previously asked in
SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 19 Jul 2023 Shift 2)
View all SSC CGL Papers >
  1. 3 ∶ 4
  2. 2 ∶ 3
  3. 4 ∶ 5
  4. 1 ∶ 2

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : 3 ∶ 4
super-pass-live
Free
SSC CGL Tier 1 2025 Full Test - 01
3.5 Lakh Users
100 Questions 200 Marks 60 Mins

Detailed Solution

Download Solution PDF

Given : 

Discount = 10%

Profit = 20%

Calculation : 

By going through ratio method,

F1 Other Arbaz 30-10-23 D14

Here we have to make the SP same So,

F1 Other Arbaz 30-10-23 D15

Ratio = 15 : 20 = 3 : 4

∴ The correct answer is 3 : 4.

Alternate MethodCalculation:

Let the Marked price be 100

Discount of 10% on the printed price of his goods,

SP = 100 - (100 × 10%) = Rs. 90 then,

Gains 20% then CP is,

CP =  {100/(100 + Profit %)} ×  SP.

CP =  {100/(100 + 20%)} × 90 

CP = 100/120 × 90 = Rs. 75

The ratio between CP and MP 

⇒ 75 : 100 = 3 : 4

∴ The ratio between the cost price and the printed price is 3 : 4

Latest SSC CGL Updates

Last updated on Jul 17, 2025

-> This year, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced approximately 14,582 vacancies for various Group B and C posts across government departments.

-> The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is scheduled to take place from 13th to 30th August 2025.
->  HSSC CET Admit Card 2025 has been released @hssc.gov.in

->  Aspirants should visit ssc.gov.in 2025 regularly for updates and ensure timely submission of the CGL exam form.

-> Candidates can refer to the CGL syllabus for a better understanding of the exam structure and pattern.

-> The CGL Eligibility is a bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

-> Candidates selected through the SSC CGL exam will receive an attractive salary. Learn more about the SSC CGL Salary Structure.

-> Attempt SSC CGL Free English Mock Test and SSC CGL Current Affairs Mock Test.

More Discount and MP Questions

More Profit and Loss Questions

Get Free Access Now
Hot Links: teen patti master 2023 teen patti game teen patti customer care number teen patti master golden india teen patti all