Question

    A bike loses its value by 15% in the first year and 10% in

    the second year. If the value of the bike after 2 years is Rs. 22,950, what was its price initially?
    A β‚Ή30,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B β‚Ή41,656 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C β‚Ή46,600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D β‚Ή36,656 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Net percentage change = –15% –10% + {[(–15%) Γ— (–10%)]/100}%= –25% + 1.5% = –23.5%

    Let the present price be Rs. β€˜x’

    Then, 76.5% of x = 22950

    Or, 0.765 Γ— x = 22950

    Or, x = 22950 / 0.765 = 30000

    So, the original value of the bike = Rs. 30,000

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