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An article is marked at ₹1500.
If successive discounts of 10% and 5% are given, what is the selling price?

Asked in Delhi Police Constable (Executive) (Held On: 30 Dec, 2025 Shift 1) · 2025
Discount and MP · Quantitative Aptitude
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Quantitative AptitudeProfit and LossDiscount and MPSuccessive DiscountsTwo Successive DiscountsDelhi Police Constable (Executive) (Held On: 30 Dec, 2025 Shift 1)2025
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For a single discount, use SP = MP × (100 − Discount%)/100. This helps connect the marked price directly to the final selling price.

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