Quantitative Aptitude • Percentage, Profit & LossEasy
The marked price of a bicycle is ₹4,550. A discount of 10% is given. What is the selling price?
A. ₹4,095✓ Correct Answer
B. ₹4,540
C. ₹5,005
D. ₹455
💡 Solution & Explanation
A discount is always taken on the marked price. Discount = 10% of ₹4,550 = ₹455. Selling price = ₹4,550 − ₹455 = ₹4,095. Shortcut: selling price = marked price × (100 − discount%) ÷ 100 = ₹4,550 × 90 ÷ 100.
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