SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 74

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2023 - 27 June 2023 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q74

What is the selling price of a calculator if a shopkeeper allows two successive discounts of 7% each on its marked price of ₹500?

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. ₹432.45.

Marked Price (MP) = ₹500

SIngle discount of two successive discount = x + y + xy/100

-7 - 7 + 49/100 = -14 + 0.49 = -13.51 [negative sign shows discount]

Price after 13.1 discount = 500 × 86.4910086.49\over100 = ₹432.45