Question

Which is more favourable to the seller and by how much - Rs. 800 with 20% discount or the same amount with successive discounts of 12% and 10%?

Answer 1

SP at 20% discount will be
80% of rs 800
=80/100 x 800
=640 rs

SP at two successive discounts will be
90% of (88% of 800)
=90/100(88/100 x 800)
=3168/5
=633.6
Therefore selling the item at 20% discount will be more profitable for the seller. Ans.

Answer 2

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