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ibps-rrb-oa 2017 · Question 6 of 56

A retailer purchases a sewing machine at a discount of 15% and sells it for Rs. 1955. In the bargain he makes a profit of 15%. How much is the discount which he got from the whole sale?

  1. A(a) Rs. 270
  2. B(b) Rs. 290
  3. C(c) Rs. 300Correct
  4. D(d) 310
  5. E(e) None of these

Answer: C. (c) Rs. 300

Explanation

C.P. to the retailer=1955 × = 1700 115 100 But it is at a discount of 15%, M.P. 1700 × = 2000 85 Total discount = 2000-17000=Rs. 300

Source: IBPS RRB Office Assistant Prelims 2017 Paper (with Answers & Solutions) - Examrace · memory-based

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