Question

    A retailer listed a watch at Rs. 600 and provided

    successive discounts of 10% and 20%. After all discounts, if his profit was Rs. 36, what was the cost price of the watch?
    A 325 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 250 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 396 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 288 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Selling price of the watch = 600 × 0.9 × 0.8 = Rs. 432

    Cost price of the watch = 432 – 36 = Rs. 396

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