SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 19

SSC MTS - 08/10/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • Quantitative Aptitude • Q19

If two successive discounts of 25% and 15% are given, then what will be the net discount percentage?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 36.25%.

Net discount = 25 + 15 - 25×15100\frac{25 \times 15}{100} = 40 - 3.75 = 36.25%