What is a single discount (to the nearest whole number) equivalent to the successive discounts of 10%, 17% and 25%?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 44%
Concept Used:
Single discount =
Where X = first discount
Y = second discount
Explanation:
According to the given question,
X = 10%, Y = 17%
Singlr discount = = 27 - 1.7 = 25.3
Again, X = 25.3% and Y = 25%
Single discount = = 43.97 ≈ 44%
Hence the required answer is 44%.