Multiple choice

$(\text{In the following questions two values are coded as X and Y. Find the values of X and Y then answer as})\$ $(X = \text{Total discount, when two successive discounts are allowed on marked price of 2500 are 30% and 10%.})$ $(Y = \text{Total discount, when two successive discounts of 20% and 20% are allowed on marked price of 2500.})$

  1. $\(\text{If } X > Y\)$
  2. $\(\text{If } X < Y\)$
  3. $\(\text{If } X = Y\)$
  4. $\(\text{If } X \ge Y\)$
  5. $\(\text{If } X \le Y\)$
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Explanation

For successive discounts, apply each discount to the remaining amount: X = 2500 × 0.70 × 0.90 = 1575, while Y = 2500 × 0.80 × 0.80 = 1600. Since 1575 < 1600, X < Y.

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