Question

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

• A. Rs. 56
• B. Rs. 68
• C. Rs. 84
• D. Rs. 87

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Rs. 68

Given, the original cost of the article = Rs. 80
The amount by which the cost is reduced
= 15% of 80 = $\frac{15}{100}\times (Rs.80)=Rs.12$
Therefore the decreased cost
= Original cost - Discount
= Rs. 80 - Rs. 12 = Rs. 68