The marked price of an article is Rs. 5000. A shopkeeper gives two successive discounts of x% and 20%. If the customer pays Rs. 3400, find the value of x. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The marked price of an article is Rs. 5000. A shopkeeper gives two successive discounts of x% and 20%. If the customer pays Rs. 3400, find the value of x.
A. 15
B. 18
C. 10
D. 12
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Price after 20% discount = 5000 * 0.80 = 4000. Further discount given = 4000 - 3400 = 600. Discount percentage x = (600 / 4000) * 100 = 15%.

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