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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

Find a single discount equivalent to two successive discounts of 12% and 8%.

Options:

18.8

19.04

19.4

19.8

Correct Answer:

19.04

Explanation:

Discounts given = 12% and 8%

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

Successive discount = 12 + 8 - \(\frac{12 × 8}{100}\) = 19.04%