Quantitative Aptitude • Percentage, Profit & LossEasy
The marked price of a wristwatch is ₹4,750. A discount of 5% is given. What is the selling price?
A. ₹237.5
B. ₹4,512.5✓ Correct Answer
C. ₹4,745
D. ₹4,987.5
💡 Solution & Explanation
A discount is always taken on the marked price. Discount = 5% of ₹4,750 = ₹237.5. Selling price = ₹4,750 − ₹237.5 = ₹4,512.5. Shortcut: selling price = marked price × (100 − discount%) ÷ 100 = ₹4,750 × 95 ÷ 100.
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