Multiple choice

Radhika bought a car for Rs. 2,50,000. Next year its price decreased by 10% and next year it decreased by 12%. In the two years overall decrease per cent in the price of the car is

  1. 3.5%

  2. 22%

  3. 20.8%

  4. 8%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Initial price = 100. After 10% decrease: 90. After 12% decrease of 90: 90 - 10.8 = 79.2. Total decrease = 100 - 79.2 = 20.8%.

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