Multiple choice

A discount series of 10%, 25% and 30% is equivalent to a single discount of

  1. 47.25%

  2. 52.75%

  3. 65%

  4. 70.28%

  5. 40%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let the original price be Rs. 100.  Final price = (90% of 75% of 70% of 100) = [(90/100) X (75/100) X (70/100) X 100] = 47.25 Therefore, single discount = (100 - 47.25)% = 52.75%

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