Profit & Loss · Question 6 · Medium
A mixer grinder marked at ₹2,500 is sold after successive discounts of 20% and 10%. What is the selling price?
- ₹1,750
- ₹1,850
- ₹1,875
- ₹1,800
Answer and explanation
Answer: D. ₹1,800
Explanation: After 20% off: ₹2,000. After a further 10% off: ₹2,000 × 0.9 = ₹1,800.
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