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  1. The successive discount of 15 %, 20 % and 25 % on an article is equivalent to the single discount of
    1. 60%
    2. 47%
    3. 49%
    4. 40%
Correct Option: C

Use the below formula to calculate the Equivalent single discount.

Equivalent single discount = D1 + D2
D1 × D2
%
100

Single equivalent discount for 15% and 20%
= 15 + 20 −
15 × 20
%
100

= (35 – 3)% = 32%
Single equivalent discount for 32% and 25%
= 32 + 25 −
32 × 25
%
100

= (57 – 8)% = 49%



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