Model Questions for SSC CGL (SET-39) ARITHMETIC
Model Questions for SSC CGL (SET-39) ARITHMETIC
1. The simple interest on a certain sum at 5% per annum for 3 years and 4 years differ by Rs. 42. The sum is
(a) Rs. 210
(b) Rs. 280
(c) Rs. 750
(d) Rs. 840
2. Oranges are bought at 7 for Rs. 3. At what rate per hundred must they be sold to gain 33%?
(a) Rs. 56
(b) Rs. 60
(c) Rs. 58
(d) Rs. 57
3. The cost price of 36 books is equal to the selling price of 30 books. The gain is
(a) 20%
(b) 25%
(c) 18%
(d) 23%
4. A man wanted to sell an article with 20% profit; but he actually sold at 20% loss for Rs. 480. At what price he wanted to sell it to earn the profit?
(a) Rs. 720
(b) Rs. 840
(c) Rs. 600
(d) Rs. 750
5. A person sells two machines at Rs. 396 each. On one he gains 10%/0 and on the other he loses 10%. His profit or loss in the whole transaction is
(a) no gain no loss
(b) 1 % loss
(c) 1% profit
(d) 8% profit