Multiple choice

The marked price of an article is Rs.250. After allowing two successive discounts of 20% and x% on the marked price, it is sold for Rs.185.60. What is the value of x?

  1. 8.4%

  2. 7.6%

  3. 6.8%

  4. 7.2%
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D Correct answer
Explanation

After the first 20% discount on Rs 250, the price becomes 250 × 0.8 = Rs 200. The second discount of x% brings it to Rs 185.60, so 200 × (1 - x/100) = 185.60. Solving: 1 - x/100 = 0.928, giving x = 7.2. Options A (8.4%), B (7.6%), and C (6.8%) would result in final prices of Rs 183.20, Rs 184.80, and Rs 186.40 respectively, not Rs 185.60.

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