Discount
SSC GD Exam Preparation - Quantitative Aptitude
š¹ 1. What is Discount?
Discount is the reduction given on the Marked Price (MP) of an article.
Discount = MP - SP
Shops offer discounts to attract customers.
š¹ 2. Important Terms
ā Marked Price (MP)
The price printed on an item (before discount).
ā Discount (D)
The amount reduced from MP.
ā Selling Price (SP)
Actual price at which goods are sold.
SP = MP - Discount
ā Discount Percent (D%)
Discount% = (Discount / MP) Ć 100
š¹ 3. Formulas You Must Remember
ā To find Discount:
Discount = MP - SP
ā To find SP after discount:
SP = MP Ć (1 - D/100)
ā To find MP when SP is given:
MP = (SP Ć 100) / (100 - D)
ā Successive Discounts Formula
If two discounts of a% and b% are given:
Net Discount% = a + b - (aĆb)/100
š¹ 4. Examples
Example 1:
MP = 800, Discount = 10%
SP = 800 Ć (1 ā 0.10) = ā¹720
Example 2:
Two discounts 20% and 10%:
Net discount = 20 + 10 ā (20Ć10)/100 = 28%
š§ Practice Section: 15 Discount Questions (With Answers)
Test your discount concepts with these SSC GD level practice questions. Click on "View Answer" to check your understanding.
Q1. MP = ā¹1200, Discount = 20%. Find SP.
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SP = 1200 Ć 0.8 = ā¹960
Q2. MP = ā¹500, SP = ā¹400. Find Discount%.
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Discount = 100, D% = (100/500)Ć100 = 20%
Q3. After 25% discount, SP = ā¹600. Find MP.
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MP = (600 Ć 100)/75 = 800
Q4. MP = ā¹1500, Discount = 40%. Find SP.
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SP = 1500 Ć 0.60 = ā¹900
Q5. Two successive discounts 10% and 20%. Find net discount%.
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Net = 10 + 20 ā (10Ć20)/100 = 28%
Q6. MP = ā¹1000, SP = ā¹850. Find discount amount.
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Discount = 1000 ā 850 = ā¹150
Q7. If discount = ā¹60 and D% = 20%, find MP.
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MP = 60 / 0.20 = ā¹300
Q8. MP = ā¹900. Discount = 15%. Find SP.
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SP = 900 Ć 0.85 = ā¹765
Q9. A shopkeeper offers 30% discount. What is SP if MP = ā¹2000?
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SP = 2000 Ć 0.70 = ā¹1400
Q10. Two discounts: 15% and 15%. Find net discount.
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Net = 15 + 15 ā (225/100) = 27.75%
Q11. SP after discount is ā¹1020. MP = ā¹1200. Find D%.
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Discount = 180, D% = 180/1200 Ć 100 = 15%
Q12. MP of a shirt = ā¹750. Discount = ā¹150. Find D%.
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150/750 Ć 100 = 20%
Q13. SP = ā¹560 after 30% discount. Find MP.
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MP = (560 Ć 100)/70 = ā¹800
Q14. Discount = 12%, MP = ā¹900. Find SP.
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SP = 900 Ć 0.88 = ā¹792
Q15. Successive discounts of 25% and 10%. Find total discount%.
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Net = 25 + 10 ā (25Ć10)/100 = 32.5%
ā SSC GD Exam Strategy
š¢ Memorize basic discount formulas for quick calculations
š¢ Practice successive discount scenarios
š¢ Master MP to SP conversions with different discount percentages
š¢ Learn to quickly find discount percentage from amounts
š¢ Time yourself - aim for 30-45 seconds per discount question
You've completed Discount Concepts!
SSC GD Tip: Discount problems are very common in the quantitative section. Focus on mastering the relationship between Marked Price, Selling Price, and Discount Percentage. Remember the successive discount formula as it frequently appears in exams. Practice converting between different values quickly and accurately. Regular practice with previous year SSC GD questions will build your speed and confidence in solving discount problems efficiently.
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