SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 60

SSC CGL - 13th June 2019 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q60

An article is sold for Rs. 288 after successive discounts of 20% and 25%. What is the marked price of the article?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Rs. 480

Understanding

Application

If successive discounts of x% and y% are provided:

Cumulative discount = x + y – xy/100

Given SP = Rs. 288

Successive discounts = 20% and 25%

Cumulative discount = 20 + 25 – (20 × 25)/100

= 45 – 5 = 40%

Hence,

MP = 288/0.6 = Rs. 480