Question
Determine the single equivalent discount of two
successive discounts of 12% each?Solution
ATQ, If two successive discounts of p% and q% are offered then single equivalent discount will be = p + q - (pq/100) Here, p = q = 12 Required discount = 12 + 12 - {(12 × 12)/100} = 22.56%
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