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SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 42

SSC GD Const (English) - 24 Feb 2024 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q42

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If the ratio of marked price and selling price of an article is 13 : 9, then what is the discount percentage?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 30.77%.

Given that, ratio of MP to SP = 13 : 9

Let the marked price and selling price of the article be 13x and 9x respectively.

Discount Percentage = MP−SPMP×100{{ MP - SP} \over MP} \times 100

⇒ 13x−9x13x×100{{13x - 9x} \over 13x} \times 100 = 30.77%

Hence the discount percentage is 30.77%.