Question

The marked price of jeans was Rs. 2700. Two successive discounts of 25% and 20% were offered on it during a sale. What was the selling price of the jeans?
1. Rs. 1600
2. Rs. 1650
3. Rs. 1620
4. Rs. 1680

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Rs. 1620

Given:

Marked Price = Rs. 2700

Successive discount% = 25% and 20%

Formula used:

Effective discount % = x% + y% - (xy/100)%

Calculation:

Effective discount % = 25 + 20 - (25 × 20)/100

= (45 - 5)%

= 40%

∴ Discount = 40% of 2700

= (40/100) × 2700

= Rs. 1080

∴ Selling Price of the pant = Marked Price - Discount

= Rs. 2700 - Rs. 1080

= Rs. 1620