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A bicycle, marked at ₹ 2,000, is sold with two successive discount of 20% and 10%. An additional discount of 5% is offered for cash payment. The selling price of the bicycle at cash payment is
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- ₹ 1,368
- ₹ 1,468
- ₹ 1,568
- ₹ 1,668
Correct Option: A
Single equivalent discount for two successive discounts of 20% and 10%
= | ![]() | 28 + 10 − | ![]() | % = 28% | |
100 |
Now , single discount for 28% and 5%
= | ![]() | 28 + 5 − | ![]() | % | |
100 |
= (33 – 1.4) % = 31.6%
∴ Required selling price of bicycle at cash payment = (100 – 31.6) % of ₹ 2000
∴ Required selling price of bicycle at cash payment = | = ₹ 1368 | |
100 |