Subject

    Quantitative Aptitude

    Topic

    Profit & Loss

    A dozen pairs of socks quoted at Rs. 80 are available at a discount of 10%. How many pair of socks can be bought for Rs.24?

    ক)
    8
    খ)
    2
    গ)
    4
    ঘ)
    9
    ঙ)
    None of these

    Explanation

    ∵ MP of one dozen pairs of socks = Rs. 80 ∴ SP of one dozen of pairs of sock =80×(100−10)100=80×90100=Rs.72= \frac{{80 \times \left( {100 - 10} \right)}}{{100}} = \frac{{80 \times 90}}{{100}} = Rs.72 Hence, required number of pairs of socks purchased for Rs. 24 =12×2472=4= \frac{{12 \times 24}}{{72}} = 4 Hence, the required number of pair of socks is 4,

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