SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 62

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 4 Aug 2022 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q62

Determine the list price of an item if a 20% discount on the item amounts to Rs.50.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Rs.250.

Let the list price be x.
20% of x = 50

20/100 ​× x = 50

⇒x/5 = 50

⇒ x = 50 × 5 = 250