SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 61

SSC CGL - 13 Sep 2024 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q61

A discount series of 10% and 16% on an invoice is the same as a single discount of:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 24.4%.

Successive discount = x + y - xy/100

= 10 + 16 - 160/100

= 26 - 1.6 = 24.4%