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Railways R.R.C. (Patna) Solved Paper Held on 1st Shift 2-11-2014

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    An article is listed at Rs. 900 and two successive discounts of 8% and 8% are given on it. How much would the seller gain or lose, if he gives a single discount of 16%, instead of two discounts?

    A) Gain     Rs. 4-76            

    B) Loss, Rs. 5-76

    C) Gain, Rs. 5-76   

    D) Loss, Rs. 4-76

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Gain \[=900\times \frac{92}{100}\times \frac{92}{100}-900\times \frac{84}{100}\]                         \[=761.76-756\]


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