A dozen pair of socks quoted ₹ 80 are available at a discount of 10%. How many pair of socks can be bough for ₹ 24?
Correct Answer: 4
Explanation:
∵ MP of one dozen of pairs of socks = ₹ 80
∴ SP of one dozen of pairs of socks
=80 x (100 - 10)/100 = 80 x 90/100= ₹ 72 Hence, required number of pairs of socks
purchased for ₹ 24 = (12 x 24)/72 = 4
