After giving two successive discounts, each of x%, on the marked price of an article, the total discount is Rs. 259.20. If the marked price of the article is Rs. 720, then the value of x is:
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 20
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When 2 successive discounts of x% are applied, cumulative discount = [x + x – x2/100]
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MP = 720 Total discount = 259.2 2 successive discounts of x% are applied.
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% Discount = 259.2/720 = 36%
Hence, Solving this with the help of options: [x + x – x2/100] = [20 + 20 – 202/100] = 40 – 4 = 36 So, x = 20 |