The difference between a discount of 35 % and two successive

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The difference between a discount of 35 % and two successive discounts of 20 % on a certain bill was ₹ 22. The amount of the bill was

1. ₹ 200
2. ₹ 220
3. ₹ 1,100
4. ₹ 2,200

Correct Option: D

Single equivalent discount of two successive discounts of 20% each

=		20 + 20 −	20 × 20		%
			100

= 36%
If the amount of the bill be A, then
∴ (36 – 35)% of A = 22

⇒	A	= 22
	100

⇒ A = ₹ 2200