The difference between a discount of 30% on Rs. 2000 and two successive discounts of 25% and 5% on the same amount is ?
A. Rs. 30
B. Rs. 35
C. Rs. 25
D. Rs. 40
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
1st discount = 30%Two successive discount to a single discount
$$\eqalign{ & = 25 + 5 - \frac{{25 \times 5}}{{100}} \cr & = 30 - 1.25 \cr & {\text{Difference}}\% {\text{ }} \cr & = {\text{ }}30 - 30 + 1.25 \cr & = {\text{ }}1.25\% \cr & {\text{Difference amount}} \cr & = 1.25\% \,{\text{of }}2000 \cr & = \frac{{1.25}}{{100}} \times 2000 \cr & = {\text{Rs}}{\text{. }}25 \cr} $$
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The true discount on Rs. 2562 due 4 months hence is Rs. 122. The rate percent is:
A. 12%
B. 13%
C. 15%
D. 14%
A. Rs. 9025.20
B. Rs. 9200
C. Rs. 9600
D. Rs. 9560
A. Rs. 12,000 in cash
B. Rs. 12,880 at credit
C. Both are equally good
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