If an item whose marked price is Rs1 000 is sold after two successive discounts of l0 and 15 then fi...........

Quantitative Aptitude (MTS) Profit and loss

If an item whose marked price is Rs1,000 is sold after two successive discounts of l0% and 15%, then find the price at which the

item is sold.

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SSC MTS 26th July 2022 Shift-3

Rs775

Rs745

Rs765

Rs755

- Step 1: Calculate the first discount

The initial discount is 10% on Rs1,000.

10% of Rs1,000 is Rs100.

After the first discount, the price is Rs900.

- Step 2: Calculate the second discount

The second discount is 15% on the new price, Rs900.

15% of Rs900 is Rs135.

After the second discount, the price is Rs765.

- Final Price:

The item is sold for Rs765.

- Options:

- Option 1: Rs775

- Option 2: Rs745

- Option 3: Rs765

- Option 4: Rs755

Correct Answer: Option 3: Rs765

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