SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 136

SSC CPO - 10 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q136

The price of an article is first increased by 25% and later on, the price was decreased by 30% due to a reduction in sales. Find the net percentage change in the final price of the article.
 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 12.5% decreased

According to the question

Firstly the price is increased by 25 and then decreased by 30

The final price of article = 25 - 30 - (25 × 30)/100

= -5 - 7.5 = - 12.5%

Hence, the final price is decreased by 12.5%