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A frock is listed at Rs 220 and a discount of 20 per cent is announced. What is its sale price?
ARs 180
BRs 200
CRs 168
DRs 176
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Rs 176
1. List price is the same as marked price, Rs 220.
2. Discount = (20/100) x 220 = Rs 44.
3. Sale price = 220 - 44 = Rs 176.
4. Shortcut: paying 80 per cent of MP gives (80/100) x 220 = Rs 176.
_Source: NCERT Class 8 Maths Ch7 'Comparing Quantities', Example 3_
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