Subject

    Quantitative Aptitude

    Topic

    Percentage

    The value of a machine depreciates at the rate of 10% every year. It was purchased 3 years ago. If its present value is Rs. 8748, its purchase price was :

    ক)
    10000
    খ)
    12000
    গ)
    14000
    ঘ)
    16000

    Explanation

    Purchase price = Rs [8748(1−10100)3]\lbrack\frac{8748}{(1-{\displaystyle\frac{10}{100}})^3}\rbrack = Rs. [8748 ×\times 10 ÷\div 9 ×\times 10 ÷\div 9 ×\times 10 ÷\div 9] = Rs.12000

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