Question

In a candy store, a jar of candy worth ₹ 50 is labelled, "$50\%$ off." What is the selling price of the jar of candy?

• A. ₹ 100
• B. ₹ 25
• C. ₹ 20
• D. ₹35

Answer 1

The correct option is B

₹ 25

"$50\%$ off," refers to the rate of discount offered on the marked price.

Discount = 50% of ₹ 50 = $\frac{50}{100}$ $\times$ ₹ 50
= ₹ 25

The selling price is calculated as follows:

Selling price = Marked Price - Discount

= 50 - 25 = ₹ 25

$\therefore$ The selling price is ₹ 25.