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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 57

SSC GD Constable (English) - 1 Feb 2023 - Shift 4 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q57

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A single discount equivalent to two successive discounts 15% and 25% is:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e.  361436\frac{1}{4} %

Equivalent discount of two successive discounts = x + y + xy/100

-15 - 25 + 15 × 25/100

- 40 + 3.75 = -36.25% or 361436\frac{1}{4} % [negative sign represents the discount]