The cost of an article is decreased by 15%. If the original cost is ₹80, find the decreased cost

₹56

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₹68

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₹84

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₹87

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Solution

The correct option is B
₹68

The original cost = ₹80
Amount decreased = 15% of 80 = $\frac{15}{100} \times 80 = ₹ 12$
Therefore the decreased cost = 80 - 12 = ₹68

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