SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 70

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18th November 2021 Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q70

A shoe company offers a discount of 25% and then a further discount of 42%. What is the final sale price (in ₹) of a pair of shoe costing ₹ 2800?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 1,218.

Calculations:

According to the question,

Two discounts of 25% and 42% is given

Marked price = 2800

⇒ 2800 × (75/100) × (58/100)

⇒ 2800 × 0.75 × 0.58

⇒ 1218