SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 138

SSC CPO Tier I - 12th March 2019 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q138

The successive discount of 25%, 20%, and 10% is equivalent of:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 46%

Let the number = 100

The successive discount of 25%, 20%, and 10% ;

⇒ 100 × (1 - 0.25) × (1 - 0.2) × (1 - 0.1)

⇒ 100 × 0.75 × 0.8 ×  0.9

= 54

⇒ The successive discount of 25%, 20%, and 10% = (100 - 54) = 46%