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  1. The difference between a discount of 40% on ₹ 500 and two successive discounts of 30% and 10% on the same amount is
    1. ₹ 15
    2. ₹ 0
    3. ₹ 20
    4. ₹ 10
Correct Option: A

As we know the formula for Equivalent discount.
Single equivalent discount of two consecutive discount of 30% and 10%

= 30 + 10 –
30 × 10
= 37%
100

∴  Required difference = 40% of 500 – 37% of 500
= 3% of 500
= 500 ×
3
= ₹ 15
100



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