SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 13

SSC MTS - 08/10/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • Quantitative Aptitude • Q13

The price of a computer increases by 10% in the first year, decreases by 5% in the second year, and increases by 8% in the third year. If the original price was ₹50,000, then the final price (in₹) is:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 56,430.

According to the question,

⇒ 50,000×110100×95100×10810050,000\times{110\over100}\times{95\over100}\times{108\over100} = x

⇒ 5×110×95×1081005\times110\times95\times{108\over100} = x

⇒ 56430 = x