Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

At a factory outlet of a footwear company, every item is available at a discount of 10%. Charu selected footwear marked for ₹900. While paying the bill, it was found that the footwear was slightly damaged for which she got another discount of 10%. How much did she pay for the footwear?

Options:

₹729

₹801

₹801

₹720

Correct Answer:

₹729

Explanation:

Marked Price of Footwear = 900

Cost Price for Charu  = 900 × \(\frac{9}{10}\)× \(\frac{9}{10}\)

= 9 × 9 × 9

= Rs. 729