The difference between a discount 40% on Rs. 500 and two successive discounts of 30% and 10% the same amount is:
A. Rs. 20
B. Rs. 10
C. Rs. 15
D. Rs. 0
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
40% discount on 500 = $$\frac{{40 \times 500}}{{100}}$$ = Rs. 200 Two successive discount 30% and 10% on 500 would be 500 ===30% discount ⇒ Rs. 350 350 ===10% discount = 315 Total discount in first case = Rs. 200 Total discount in second case = 500 - 315 = Rs. 185 So, difference = Rs. 15This Question Belongs to Arithmetic Ability >> Profit And Loss
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Applying successive discount :
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Diff. discount = (43 - 40)% = 3%
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ATQ,
40% ≡ 200
3% ≡ (200*3)/40 = 15 (Ans.)
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