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An item is marked at Rs. 2000 and sold after two successive discounts of 20% and 10%. What is the selling price?
Asked in Delhi Police Constable (Executive) (Held On: 24 Dec, 2025 Shift 3) · 2025
Discount and MP · Quantitative Aptitude
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When an article is sold at a loss, use Loss% = (CP − SP)/CP × 100. Keep CP as the base to avoid reversing the percentage.
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