If an item whose marked price is ₹1,000 is sold after two…

If an item whose marked price is ₹1,000 is sold after two successive discounts of 10% and 15%, then find the price at which the item is sold.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. ₹765

Net discount on the item = $10+15-\left ( \frac{10\times 15}{100} \right )$

Net dicount on the item = 25 - 1.5 = 23.5%

Selling price of the item = 1000 - 23.5% of 1000 = 1000 - 235

So,

Selling price of the itme = ₹765

SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 72