Multiple choice

The cost price of a sewing machine is Rs. 800. The shopkeeper allows successive discounts of 15% and 10%. What is the selling price of the sewing machine?

  1. $Rs. 720$
  2. $Rs. 680$
  3. $Rs. 600$
  4. $Rs. 612$
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Apply successive discounts to find the selling price. First discount of 15% on Rs. 800 gives Rs. 680. Then apply 10% discount on Rs. 680: 680 × 0.90 = Rs. 612. The key is applying discounts sequentially, not additively (15% + 10% = 25% would incorrectly give Rs. 600).