SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 49

SSC GD Constable (English) - 31 Jan 2023 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q49

A coffee maker with a marked price of Rs. 4,500 is available on successive discounts of 20%, 10%, and 5%. Find the selling price of the coffee maker.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Rs. 3,078

Given that

The marked price of a coffee maker is Rs. 4500

The successive discounts of 20%, 10% and 5%

According to the question

Selling price = Marked Price × (100 - 20)/100 × (100 - 10)/100 × (100 - 5)/100 

= 4500 × (80)/100 × (90)/100 × 95/100 

= Rs. 3078