Question

14. Find the single discount equivalent to two successive
discounts of 8% and 5percent​

Answer 1

1. let the amount be100 rupees
2. then first discount will be 8 rupees
3. so the remaining money is = 100 - 8 =92
4. now second discount on 92 rupees at the rate of 5% = 4•6 rupees
5. so overall total discount money = 8+4•6= 12•6 Rs
6. show the total discount percent = 100* x/100 = 12•6%
7. hundred will cancel by hundred
8. so x = 12•6%
9. where X is equals to total percent