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SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 65

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2020 - 14 Nov 2020 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q65

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An article is sold for ₹1,683, after giving three successive discounts of 15%, 10% and 12% on its marked price. The marked price of the article is:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. ₹2,500.

MP × (100−15)100×(100−10)100×(100−12)100{(100-15)\over100}\times{(100-10)\over100}\times{(100-12)\over100} = SP

MP × 85100×90100×88100{85\over100}\times{90\over100}\times{88\over100} = 1683

MP = ₹2,500