Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

The value of a machine is Rs.9000. It decreases by 15% in the first year, 10% in the second year and 25% in the third year. What will be the value of the machine after 3 years?

Options:

5163.75

8000

8560

8240

Correct Answer:

5163.75

Explanation:

                 Actual Value     :       New Value

-15%                20            :             17

-10%               10             :             9

-25%                4              :             3

                      —————————————

                        800         :           459

ATQ,

800R = 9000 (given)

1R = 11.25

459R = 5163.75