SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 53

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 7 Feb 2022 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q53

A toy is sold for ₹580.80 after giving two successive discount each of x%. If marked price of the article is ₹750, then what is the value of x?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 12.

Accordinf to the given question,

580.80 = 750 × [(100 - x)/100]2

⇒ (100 - x)2 = 7744

⇒ 100 - x = 88

⇒ x = 12