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Quantitative Aptitude (CGL) Profit and loss

The marked price of an article is Rs5320. It is subject to two successive discounts, the first being 15%, and the second at a rate

of 20% of the first. What is the selling price (to nearest Rs) of the article?

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SSC CGL 20th August 2021 Shift-3

Rs4522

Rs4127

Rs4000

Rs4386

Let's solve the problem step by step:

- Marked price = Rs5320

- First discount: 15%

? 15% of 5320 = 798

? Price after first discount = 5320 - 798 = Rs4522

- Second discount: 20% of the first discount (15%)

? Second discount rate = 20% of 15% = 3%

? 3% of 5320 = 159.6

? Final selling price = 4522 - 159.6 = Rs4362.4 ˜ Rs4362

# Review of Options:

- Option 1 – Rs4522: (price after first discount, before second)

- Option 2 – Rs4127: Too low

- Option 3 – Rs4000: Too low

- Option 4 – Rs4386: Closest to our calculated value (Rs4362), as rounding may account for small difference.

- Correct Answer: Option 4 – Rs4386

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