An article is sold for Rs. 612 after successive discounts of 25% and x%. If the marked price of the article is Rs. 960, what is the value of x?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 15
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If successive discounts of x% and y% are provided: Cumulative discount = x + y – xy/100 |
SP = Rs. 612 and MP = Rs. 960 |
Discount % = [(960 – 612)/960] × 100 = 34800/960 = 36.25% Hence, 36.25 = 25 + x – 25x/100 0.75x = 11.25 x = 15 |