The marked price of a watch was Rs. 720. A man bought the same for Rs. 550.80, after getting two successive discounts, the first 10%. What was the second discount rate ?
A. 12%
B. 14%
C. 15%
D. 18%
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Market price of a watch = Rs. 720After 1st discount
$$\eqalign{ & {\text{ = 90}}\% {\text{ of 720 }} \cr & {\text{ = }}\frac{{90}}{{100}} \times 720 \cr & = {\text{Rs}}{\text{. 648}} \cr} $$
Cost price of watch = Rs. 550.80
Difference
= 648 - 550.80
= Rs. 97.20
$$\eqalign{ & {{\text{2}}^{{\text{nd}}}}{\text{ discount}} \cr & = \frac{{97.20}}{{648}} \times 100 \cr & = \frac{{9720}}{{648}} \cr & = 15\% \cr} $$
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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
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