Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

What is the single discount that is equivalent to two successive discounts of 12.5% and 20% ?

Options:

28%

27.5%

30%

31.5%

Correct Answer:

30%

Explanation:

Successive discount =  x + y - \(\frac{x × y}{100}\)

First Discount = 12.5%

Second discount = 20%

Successive discount =  12.5 + 20 - \(\frac{12.5 × 20}{100}\) = 30%