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SSC Quantitative Aptitude Profit and Loss Question Bank Profit Loss and Discount (II)

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    The marked price of a TV is Rs. 16000. After two successive discounts, it is sold for Rs. 11400. If the first discount is 5%, then the rate of second discount is

    A) 15%

    B) 20%

    C) 30%

    D) 25%

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] Let the rate of second discount = r% \[\therefore \] \[11400=16000\left( 1-\frac{5}{100} \right)\,\left( 1-\frac{r}{100} \right)\] \[\Rightarrow \]   \[\frac{11400}{16000}\times \frac{20}{19}=1-\frac{r}{100}\] \[\therefore \] \[r=100\times (1-0.75)=25%\]


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