Percentage practice question for Railways, SSC. Review the correct answer and explanation, then continue with related practice below.
The price of an article is first increased by 20%, then increased by 25%, and finally a discount of 20% is given on the resulting price. If the final price is ₹1,440, find the original price.
किसी वस्तु की कीमत में पहले 20%, फिर 25% की वृद्धि की जाती है और अंत में प्राप्त कीमत पर 20% की छूट दी जाती है।
यदि अंतिम कीमत ₹1,440 है, तो मूल कीमत ज्ञात कीजिए।
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Correct Answerसही उत्तर
B. ₹1,200 / ₹1,200
Explanationव्याख्या
Overall multiplier = 1.20 × 1.25 × 0.80 = 1.20.
Therefore original price = 1,440
1.20 = ₹1,200.
कुल गुणक = 1.20 × 1.25 × 0.80 = 1.20।
अतः मूल कीमत = ₹1,440
1.20 = ₹1,200।
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