Two successive discounts of 20 and 30 are given while selling an article What is the ratio of the ma...........

Quantitative Aptitude (MTS) Profit and loss

Two successive discounts of 20% and 30% are given while selling an article. What is the ratio of the marked price of the article

to its selling price?

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SSC MTS 5th July 2022 Shift-1

25 : 14

27 16

21 10

24 13

To determine the correct ratio of the marked price to the selling price after two successive discounts, perform the following calculations:

- First discount: A 20% discount reduces the price to 80% of the marked price.

- Second discount: A 30% discount on the reduced price reduces it further to 70% of the new price.

- Calculation:

- Let the marked price be 100 units.

- After 20% discount, price becomes 80 units.

- After an additional 30% on 80 units, price becomes 56 units (70% of 80).

- Ratio: Therefore, the ratio of the marked price to the selling price is 100:56, which simplifies to 25:14.

- Correct Option: Option 1, 25 : 14

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