SSC GD Constable previous year question
1/4 of the marked price is equal to 2/3 of the selling price. What is the discount percent?
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Correct answer: (A) 62.5 percent
0.25×MP = (2/3)×SP ⟹ SP=0.375×MP, a discount of (1−0.375)×100 = 62.5%.
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अंकित मूल्य का 1/4, विक्रय मूल्य के 2/3 के बराबर है। छूट प्रतिशत कितना है?
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सही उत्तर: (A) 65 प्रतिशत
0.25×MP = (2/3)×SP ⟹ SP=0.375×MP, a discount of (1−0.375)×100 = 62.5%.
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