SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 56

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 20 June 2024 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q56

The marked price of a fancy toy is ₹30,000. It is to be sold, allowing two successive discounts of 20% and 24%, respectively. On cash payment, an additional 10% discount on the net price is also given. The selling price (in ₹) of the toy is:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 16416.

Price after 1st discount = 30000 × (1 - 0.20)

⇒ 30000 × 0.80 = ₹24000

Price after 2nd discount = 30000 × (1 - 0.24)

⇒ 24000 × 0.76 = ₹18240

Cash Discount = 30000 × (1 - 0.10)

⇒ 18240 × 0.90 = ₹16416