Question

P purchased a book from registered store and gets 14% discount while Q purchased the same book from a roadside stall and got 18% discount. If Q paid Rs. 1312 for the book, then find the amount saved by Q in comparison to P.

A Rs 66 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Rs 60 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Rs 64 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Rs 58 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Marked price of the book = 1312/0.82 = Rs. 1600 Amount paid by P = 0.86 times; 1600 = Rs. 1376 Required difference = 1376 ndash; 1312 = Rs. 64

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