SSC Sample Paper SSC (Group-C) Sample Test Paper-2

  • question_answer
    Which of the following successive discounts is better to a customer. [a] 20%, 15%, 10% [b] 25%, 12%, 8%

    A)  [a] is better

    B)  [b] is better  

    C)  [a] or [b] (both are same)

    D)  None of these

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     [a] Single equivalent discount for 20% and 15% Single equivalent discount for 32% and 10% \[=\left( 20+15-\frac{20\times 15}{100} \right)%=32%\] [b] Single equivalent discount for 25% and 12% \[=\left( 20+15-\frac{25\times 12}{100} \right)=34%\] Single equivalent discount for 34% and 8% \[=\left( 34+8-\frac{34\times 8}{100} \right)%\] \[=42-2.72=39.28%\]


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