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  1. An item is offered for sale at Rs. 250, less by successive discounts of 20 % and 15 %, The sale price of the item is :
    1. 82% of Rs. 250
    2. 77% of Rs. 250
    3. 68% of Rs. 250
    4. 65% of Rs. 250
Correct Option: C

Single equivalent discount

= x + y −
xy
%
100

= 20 + 15 −
20 × 15
= 32%
100

∴  Required S.P. = (100 – 32)% of 250
∴  Required S.P. = 68% of 250



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