SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 116

SSC CPO - 27 June 2024 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q116

In a store, an item with marked price of Rs.82,500 is available at a discounted price of Rs.79,200. What is the percentage of discount given on that item?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 4%.

Given that

The marked price of the item =Rs 82,500

Selling price = Rs. 79,200

Discount = 85,500 - 79,200 = Rs 3,300

Formula used

Discount % = S.P−C.PC.P\frac{S.P - C.P}{C.P} × 100

Hence, Discount% =  330082500\frac{3300}{82500} × 100 = 4%