SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 40

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 1st August 2025 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q40

A watch was sold for ₹2040 after giving a discount of 15% on the marked price. What was the marked price?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Let the marked price = ₹x

Selling price after a 15% discount = 85% of x

85x/100 = 2040

x = 2040 × 100/85 = ₹2400