# Discount

Quantitative Aptitude Questions and Answers section on “Discount” with solution and explanation for competitive examinations such as CAT, MBA, SSC, Bank PO, Bank Clerical and other examinations.

# Two successive discounts of 10% and 5% are equivalent to a single discount of :

Two successive discounts of 10% and 5% are equivalent to a single discount of : [A]14% [B]14.25% [C]14.50% [D]15% Show Answer 14.50% Single equivalent discount = $latex = \left ( 10+5-\frac{10\times 5}{100} \right )\% = 14.5\%&s=1$ Hence option [C] is correct answer.

# Two successive discounts of 20% and 20% are equivalent to a single discount of :

Two successive discounts of 20% and 20% are equivalent to a single discount of : [A]34% [B]36% [C]40% [D]42% Show Answer 36% Single equivalent discount = $latex = \left ( 20+20-\frac{20\times 20}{100} \right )\% = 36\%&s=1$ Hence option [B] is correct answer.

# What single discount is equivalent to two successive discounts of 20% and 15%?

What single discount is equivalent to two successive discounts of 20% and 15%? [A]30% [B]32% [C]34% [D]35% Show Answer 32% Single equivalent discount = $latex = \left ( x+y-\frac{x\times y}{100} \right )\%&s=1$ $latex = \left ( 20+15-\frac{20\times 15}{100} \right )\% = 32\%&s=1$ Hence option [B] is correct answer.