Question

    A store originally sells a jacket for ₹2,500. During a

    sale, the store offers a discount of 20% on the jacket. After the sale, the store increases the price of the jacket by 10% of the sale price. What is the final selling price of the jacket after the discount and subsequent price increase?
    A ₹2,100 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B ₹2,200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C ₹2,300 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D ₹2,400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Discount = 20% of ₹2,500 Discount = 0.20 × 2,500 = ₹500 Sale Price = Original Price - Discount Sale Price = ₹2,500 - ₹500 = ₹2,000 Price Increase = 10% of Sale Price Price Increase = 0.10 × 2,000 = ₹200 Final Selling Price = Sale Price + Price Increase Final Selling Price = ₹2,000 + ₹200 = ₹2,200 Answer: b) ₹2,200.

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