Question

13) Find the single discount equivalent to two
successive discounts of
(ii) 8% and 5%.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Solution

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Let cost of the article be Rs.100

Value of the article after first discount of 8%=100−  

100

8

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×100=Rs.92

If second discount is 5%, then discount amount =92−  

100

5

​

×92=Rs.85.4

Final value of the article =Rs.85.4

Net discount amount =100−85.4=14.6%

Net discount =14.6%