Question

    P purchased a book from registered store and gets 15% discount while Q purchased the same book from a roadside stall and got 19% discount. If Q paid Rs. 1215 for the book, then find the amount saved by Q in comparison to P.

    A Rs 66 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs 60 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs 64 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs 58 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Marked price of the book = 1215/0.81 = Rs. 1500 Amount paid by P = 0.85 × 1500 = Rs. 1275 Required difference = 1275 – 1215 = Rs. 60

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