Quantitative Aptitude • Percentage, Profit & LossEasy
The marked price of a shirt is ₹1,400. A discount of 12% is given. What is the selling price?
A. ₹168
B. ₹1,232✓ Correct Answer
C. ₹1,388
D. ₹1,568
💡 Solution & Explanation
A discount is always taken on the marked price. Discount = 12% of ₹1,400 = ₹168. Selling price = ₹1,400 − ₹168 = ₹1,232. Shortcut: selling price = marked price × (100 − discount%) ÷ 100 = ₹1,400 × 88 ÷ 100.
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