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GATE 2022 MA – Question 8

General Aptitude · Quantitative Aptitude: Data Interpretation, Arithmetic and Number Computation · 2 marks · Multiple choice

An item is 10% cheaper at online store S than M. S adds ₹150 delivery, while M charges none. Buying from S saves ₹100. Find the item price at S, excluding delivery. (₹)

  1. 2500
  2. 2250
  3. 1750
  4. 1500

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Correct answer: (B) 2250

Explanation

Let M’s item price be p. Saving=p−(0.9p+150)=100, so 0.1p=250 and p=2500. S’s item price is 0.9×2500=**₹2250, B**.

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