Question

List price of an article at a showroom is Rs. 2000 and it is being sold at successive discounts of 20% and 10%. Its net selling price will be:

• A. Rs. 1400
• B. Rs. 1440
• C. Rs. 1520
• D. Rs. 1700
• E. Rs.1750

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Rs. 1440

S.P. = 90% of 80% of Rs. 2000 = Rs. $\left(\frac{90}{100}\times \frac{80}{100}\times 2000\right)$ = Rs. 1440.