Question 24
EasyOriginal questionA used scooter now costs ₹68,000, which is 15% less than its price last year. What was its price last year?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Now = 85% of last year's price.
Last year's price = .
Worth noting
Adding 15% of ₹68,000 gives ₹78,200 — wrong base. Check: 15% of ₹80,000 = ₹12,000, and ₹80,000 − ₹12,000 = ₹68,000.
- Concept
- Reverse percentage: original from the decreased value
- Typical timeTypical
- 45 s
- Your timeYours
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