SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 65

SSC MTS Previous Year - 02 August 2019 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q65

What is a single discount equivalent to two successive discounts of 10% and 15%?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 23.5%

Understanding

Application

Given:

Two successive discounts of 10% and 15%

Single equivalent discount

= 10 + 15 – (10 × 15)/100

= 25 – 1.5

= 23.5%