Profit & Loss Mcqs


Q.  The difference between a discount of 40% on Rs. 500 and two successive discount of 36% and 4% on the same amount is:________?

a. 0
b. Rs. 2
c. Rs. 1.93
d. Rs. 7.20


ANSWER: See Answer
 
Sale after 40% discount = 60% of Rs. 500 = Rs. 300

Price after 36% discount = 64% of Rs. 500 = Rs. 320

Price after next 4% discount = 96% of Rs. 320 = Rs. 307.20

Difference in two prices = Rs. 7.20
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