A computer marked at Rs 18 000 was sold at Rs 15 840 The percentage of discount is ........

Quantitative Aptitude (CPO) Profit and loss

A computer marked at Rs.18,000 was sold at Rs.15,840. The percentage of discount is:

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SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 2

13.6%

21.60%

12%

21%

- The original price of the computer is Rs. 18,000.

- The selling price is Rs. 15,840.

- To find the discount percentage:

- Discount amount = Original price - Selling price = Rs. 18,000 - Rs. 15,840 = Rs. 2,160.

- Discount percentage = (Discount amount / Original price) × 100.

- Discount percentage = (2,160 / 18,000) × 100 = 12%.

- Option 1: 13.6% - Not correct, as calculation shows 12%.

- Option 2: 21.60% - Not correct, as calculation shows 12%.

- Option 3: 12% - Correct answer.

- Option 4: 21% - Not correct, as calculation shows 12%.

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