SSC MTS & Havaldar 2014 · Question 51 of 82

A shopkeeper sold an item for Rs. 1,800 at a discount of 10% and gained Rs. 200. Had he not given the discount, his gain would be

A300
B400Correct
C180
D200

Answer: B. 400

Explanation

Selling price = Rs. 1800 Profit = Rs. 200 => Cost price = 1800 − 200 = Rs. 1600 Discount % = 10% 1800 => Marked price = (100−10) × 100 = 20 × 100 = Rs. 2, 000 If no discount is given, => Selling price = Rs. 2000 ∴ Profit = 2000 − 1600 = Rs. 400

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