The marked price of an article is ₹250. After allowing two successive discounts of 20% and x% on the marked price, it is sold for ₹185.60. What is the value of x?

8.4% 7.2% 6.8% 7.6%

7.2%

Marked price of article = 250 After allowing discount 20% the selling price = 80% of 250 = 200 Final selling price = 185.6 another discount, x = 200 - 185.6 = 14.4 x% = 14.4 × \(\frac{100}{200}\) = 7.2%