SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 66

SSC CHSL - 19th October 2020 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q66

The marked price of a book is Rs.900. What is the selling price of the book after giving two successive discounts each of 10% on it?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e Rs.729.

Understanding/Application

Marked price = 900

Two successive discounts of 10%.

After 10% discount selling price = (900 × 90)/100 = Rs. 810

Again after 2nd 10% discount -

New selling price = (810 × 90)/100 = Rs. 729