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SSC Sample Paper SSC CGL - Sample Paper-12

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    The difference between a discount of 40% on Rs. 500 and two successive discounts of 36%, 4% on the same amount is

    A) Rs. 0                            

    B) Rs. 2

    C) Rs. 1.93            

    D) Rs. 7.20

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Single equivalent discount for 36% and 4% \[=\left( 36+4-\frac{36\times 4}{100} \right)\] \[=(40-1.44)%=38.56%\] \[\therefore \] Required difference = 1.44% of 500             \[=\frac{500\times 1.44}{100}=Rs.\,7.20\]


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