SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 73

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 24 June 2024 - Shift 4 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q73

The marked price of an item was ₹12,500. Two successive discounts of 12% each were offered on its sale. What was the selling price (in ₹) of the item?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 9680.

Single discount = - x - y + xy/100

⇒ -12 - 12 + 144/100 = -24 + 1.44 = 22.56

Selling price = 12500 × 77.4410077.44\over100 = 9680