SSC MTS 6 Feb 2026 Shift 3 Paper

Concept:When a discount is given, the selling price equals the marked price minus the discount amount. The discount is a percentage of the marked price.Explanation:Let the marked price be $MP$. A $20\%$ discount means the selling price is $80\%$ of the marked price.So, $SP = 80\% \text{ of } MP = 0.8 \times MP$.Given $SP = Rs.\ 840$.Thus, $840 = 0.8 \times MP$.Divide both sides by $0.8$: $MP = 840 \div 0.8 = 1050$.Alternatively, using the ratio method: $20\%$ discount equals $1/5$, so $MP : SP = 5 : 4$. Here $4$ units = Rs. $840$, so $1$ unit = $210$, and $MP = 5$ units = $5 \times 210 = 1050$.Answer:The marked price is Rs. 1050 (Option C).