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There is a 20% discount on a dozen pairs of shoes marked at Rs7,200. How many pair of shoes can be bought with Rs1,440?

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SSC CHSL 31st May 2022 Shift-3

- The marked price for a dozen pairs of shoes is Rs. 7,200.

- With a 20% discount, the discount amount is Rs. 7,200 x 0.20 = Rs. 1,440.

- The sale price of a dozen pairs is Rs. 7,200 - Rs. 1,440 = Rs. 5,760.

- Cost per pair: Rs. 5,760 / 12 = Rs. 480.

- With Rs. 1,440, you can buy Rs. 1,440 / Rs. 480 = 3 pairs of shoes.

- Option 1: 3 – Correct answer

- Option 2: 5 – Too many pairs, insufficient funds.

- Option 3: 2 – Incorrect, more can be purchased.

- Option 4: 4 – Too many pairs, insufficient funds.