Quantitative Aptitude • Percentage, Profit & LossEasy
The marked price of a bicycle is ₹3,900. A discount of 12% is given. What is the selling price?
A. ₹3,888
B. ₹4,368
C. ₹468
D. ₹3,432✓ Correct Answer
💡 Solution & Explanation
A discount is always taken on the marked price. Discount = 12% of ₹3,900 = ₹468. Selling price = ₹3,900 − ₹468 = ₹3,432. Shortcut: selling price = marked price × (100 − discount%) ÷ 100 = ₹3,900 × 88 ÷ 100.
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