Discussion Forum : True Discount
Question - The difference between a discount of 40% on Rs.500 and two successive discounts of 30% and 10% on the same amount is
Options:
A .  Rs.10
B .  Rs.20
C .  Rs.15
D .  0
Answer: Option C
Answer: (c)Using Rule 5,Single equivalent discount of two consecutive discount of 30% and 10%= 30 + 10 - ${30 × 10}/100 = 37%$Required difference= 40% of 500 - 37% of 500= 3% of 500= $500 × 3/100$ = Rs.15

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