SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 53

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 01 Aug 2022 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q53

Study the given table and answer the question that follows.

The table shows the total number of batteries sold by a company (in lakhs) over the years.

             

 

The marked price of a TV is ₹50,000. The difference between a discount of 30% and two successive discounts of 25% and 6% on this deal is:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. ₹250.

Successive discounts of 25% and 6% = 25 + 6 - (25 × 6)/100 = 29.5%

Difference = 30% - 29.5% = 0.5%

Amount difference = (0.5/100) × 50000 = 250