SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 73

SSC CGL - 23 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q73

The marked price of a bed sheet is ₹500. At the time of its sale, two successive discounts of 10% and 5% are available. Find the selling price (in ₹) of the bed sheet.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 427.50.

SP = MP × [(100 - D1)/100] × [(100 - D2)/100]

According to the given question,

SP = 500 × 90/100 × 95/100

⇒ SP = 427.5