The difference (in) between a discount of 37% on ₹2,635 and two successive discounts of 23% and 7% on the same amount is (rounded off to 2 decimal places):
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 226.87.
Single discount = 37%
Successive discount of 23% and 7% = 23 + 7 - (23 × 7)/100 = 28.39%
Difference percentage = 37% - 28.39% = 8.61%
Difference = (8.61/100) × 2635 = 226.8735 = 226.87 (approx)