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SSC Sample Paper SSC CGL - Sample Paper-4

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    The marked price of an article is Rs. 500. It is sold at successive discounts of 20% and 10%. The selling price of the article (in rupees) is

    A)  350                             

    B)  375      

    C)  360                             

    D)  400

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Equivalent discount of successive discounts of 20% and 10% \[=\left( 20+10-\frac{20\times 10}{100} \right)%=28%\] \[\therefore \] Selling Price \[=(100-28)%\] of Rs. 500 = 72% of Rs. 500             \[=\frac{500\times 72}{100}=Rs.\,360\]


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