An article is sold for Rs 612 after successive discounts of 25 and 15 What is the marked price ofthe...........

Quantitative Aptitude (CGL) Profit and loss

An article is sold for Rs 612 after successive discounts of 25% and 15%. What is the marked price ofthe article?

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SSC CGL 12 June 2019 Shift-2

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- We're given that the final sale price of the article is Rs 612, after two successive discounts.

- The two discounts are a 25% discount and a 15% discount.

- First, work backwards from the final price to find the price before the 15% discount.

- If 85% (100% - 15%) of the price is Rs 612, then the price before the 15% discount is Rs 612 / 0.85 = Rs 720.

- Next, find the price before the 25% discount.

- If 75% (100% - 25%) of the price is Rs 720, then the original marked price is Rs 720 / 0.75 = Rs 960.

Thus, the correct marked price is:

Option 1: Rs 960

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