Question

If the S.P. of Rs. 24 result in a 20% discount on list price, what S.P. would result in a 30% discount on list price ?

• A. Rs. 27
• B. Rs. 21
• C. Rs. 20
• D. Rs. 9

Answer 1

The correct option is B Rs. 21

Let, the list price be Rs. x
$\frac{80}{100}x=24\Rightarrow =\frac{24\times 100}{80}=30$
Required S.P. = 70% of Rs. 30 = Rs. 21