A dinner set is quoted for Rs 1500. A customer pays Rs 1173 for it. If the customer got a series of two discounts and the rate of first discount is 15% then the rate of second discount was:
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 8%
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Understanding |
Application |
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Marked price = Rs. 1500 And Selling price = Rs. 1173 |
Hence, Overall discount = [(1500 – 1173)/1500] × 100 = 21.8% |
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First discount = 15% Suppose 2nd discount = x% |
So, 15 + x – 15x/100 = 21.8 85x/100 = 6.8 x = 8 Hence, 2nd discount = 8% |