The price of a bike is Rs75,500. What will be the price of the bike after a reduction of 17%?
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SSC CHSL 10th June 2022 Shift-1
Rs68,650
Incorrect AnswerRs68,680
Incorrect AnswerRs62,650
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
To find the new price of the bike after a 17% reduction:
- Original Price: Rs75,500
- Reduction Percentage: 17%
Calculations:
- Amount of Reduction = 17% of Rs75,500
- Amount of Reduction = (17/100) * 75,500 = Rs12,835
- New Price = Original Price - Amount of Reduction
- New Price = 75,500 - 12,835 = Rs62,665
Options:
1. Rs68,650 - More than the calculated reduced price.
2. Rs68,680 - Still more than the calculated reduced price.
3. Rs62,665 - This matches our calculation.
4. Rs62,650 - Less than the calculated reduced price.
- Correct Option: 3. Rs62,665
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By: santosh