Maths question from Laboratory Attendant exam, 2026 by JKSSB
A T.V. is sold at 8% gain. Had it been sold for Rs. 2553 less: there would have been loss of 15%. To gain 18% the selling price (in Rs.) of T.V. would be:
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option B —
13098
Step-by-step Breakdown:
Understand the percentage gap: Initially, the TV is sold at an 8% profit. If the price is dropped, it results in a 15% loss.
The total difference between an 8% profit and a 15% loss is:
8% + 15% = 23% of the cost price.
Find the Cost Price (CP):
We know that this 23% difference is equal to Rs. 2553.
To find 1% of the cost price, divide 2553 by 23:
2553 / 23 = 111
So, 1% of the cost price is Rs. 111.
Therefore, the full Cost Price (100%) is:
111 * 100 = Rs. 11100.
Calculate the new Selling Price for an 18% gain:
To make an 18% profit, the TV needs to be sold at 118% of its cost price.
Since we know 1% is Rs. 111, we just multiply that by 118:
118 * 111 = Rs. 13098.
Correct Answer: B) 13098
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