SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 62

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 09/03/2018 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q62

1 bar of chocolate costs Rs 80 but a box containing 6 bars of the same chocolate costs Rs 400. What is the effective discount (in %) on the box?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 16.67%

Understanding

Application

1 bar of chocolate costs Rs 80 but a box containing 6 bars of the same chocolate costs Rs 400.

Original cost of 6 bars of chocolates = 6 × 80 = Rs. 480

So,

Effective discount on the box = [(480 – 400)/480] × 100

= 16.67%