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  1. The difference between a discount of 30% on ₹ 2,000 and two successive discounts of 25% and 5% on the same amount is
    1. ₹ 30
    2. ₹ 35
    3. ₹ 25
    4. ₹ 40
Correct Option: C

Discount =
30 × 2000
= ₹ 600
100

Single equivalent discount for discounts of 25% and 5%.
= 25 + 5 −
25 × 5
%
100

= (30 – 1.25)% = 28.75%
∴  Discount =
28.75 × 2000
= ₹ 575
100

∴  Difference = ₹ (600 − 575) = ₹ 25



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