SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 46

SSC GD Constable (English) - 27 Jan 2023 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q46

A discount of 4.5 percent is given to the customer on marked price of an article. A girl bought the article for Rs. 191. The marked price of the article is:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The Correct answer is option 4 i.e. Rs 200

Given that

The selling price of article S.P. is Rs. 191

Discount % D = 4.5%

Formula used

Marked Price = S.P. × (100/(100 - D))

Calculation

M.P. = 191 × 100/(100 - 4.5) = 191 × 100/95.5 = Rs. 200