Quantitative Aptitude • Percentage, Profit & LossEasy
The marked price of a shirt is ₹2,100. A discount of 40% is given. What is the selling price?
A. ₹840
B. ₹1,260✓ Correct Answer
C. ₹2,060
D. ₹2,940
💡 Solution & Explanation
A discount is always taken on the marked price. Discount = 40% of ₹2,100 = ₹840. Selling price = ₹2,100 − ₹840 = ₹1,260. Shortcut: selling price = marked price × (100 − discount%) ÷ 100 = ₹2,100 × 60 ÷ 100.
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