A single discount equivalent to three successive discounts of 22\(\frac{2}{9}\)%, 14\(\frac{2}{7}\)% and 6\(\frac{1}{4}\)% is: |
31.25% 33.33% 35% 37.5% |
37.5% |
i) 22\(\frac{2}{9}\)% = \(\frac{2}{9}\), ii) 14\(\frac{2}{7}\)% = \(\frac{1}{7}\) , iii) 6\(\frac{1}{4}\)% = \(\frac{1}{16}\) Here, MRP : SP i) 9 : 7 ii) 7 : 6 iii) 16 : 15 ------------------------- 48 : 30 ⇒ 18 (difference) Therefore, Discount percent = \(\frac{18}{48}\) × 100 = 37.5% |