14 Views

Question : An article is sold for INR 864 after two successive equal discounts of 25% each on its marked price. What is the discount (in INR)?

Option 1: 698

Option 2: 612

Option 3: 584

Option 4: 672


Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 672


Solution : Here Marked price is denoted by MP, selling price is denoted by SP.
Given: SP = INR 864
Discount = 25% each
Let the MP be $x$
According to the question,
$x×\frac{100-25}{100}×\frac{100-25}{100}=864$
⇒ $x×\frac{75}{100}×\frac{75}{100}=864$
⇒ $\frac{9x}{16}=864$
⇒ $x=1536$
We know that, Discount = MP – SP = 1536 – 864 = INR 672
Hence, the correct answer is 672.

How to crack SSC CHSL

Candidates can download this e-book to give a boost to thier preparation.

Download Now

Know More About

Related Questions

TOEFL ® Registrations 2024
Apply
Accepted by more than 11,000 universities in over 150 countries worldwide
Manipal Online M.Com Admissions
Apply
Apply for Online M.Com from Manipal University
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books