SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 61

SSC MTS Previous Year - 07 August 2019 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q61

A man sold a watch at a discount of 60% for Rs. 1560. What is the marked price of the watch?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Rs. 3900

Understanding

Application

Calculation

Given:

SP = Rs. 1560

Discount = 60%

 

SP = MP × [1 – Discount/100]

So,

1560 = MP × [1 – 60/100]

⇒ MP = Rs. 3900

1560 = MP × [1 – 60/100]

⇒ MP = 1560/0.4

⇒ MP = 3900