Quantitative Aptitude • Percentage, Profit & LossEasy
The marked price of a shirt is ₹800. A discount of 25% is given. What is the selling price?
A. ₹1,000
B. ₹200
C. ₹600✓ Correct Answer
D. ₹775
💡 Solution & Explanation
A discount is always taken on the marked price. Discount = 25% of ₹800 = ₹200. Selling price = ₹800 − ₹200 = ₹600. Shortcut: selling price = marked price × (100 − discount%) ÷ 100 = ₹800 × 75 ÷ 100.
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