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Unit 5 · Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude Paper 1 · 4 September 2024 Evening

Three successive discounts of 15 %, 20 % and 40 % on the marked price of an item are equivalent to a single discount of:किसी वस्तु के अंकित मूल्य पर 15 %, 20 % और 40 % की तीन क्रमिक छूटें किस एकल छूट के बराबर हैं?

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Correct answer: C. 59.2 %

Explanation

Price paid = 0.85 × 0.80 × 0.60 = 0.408 of the marked price, i.e. 40.8%. Single equivalent discount = 100 − 40.8 = 59.2%.चुकाया गया मूल्य = 0.85 × 0.80 × 0.60 = अंकित मूल्य का 0.408, अर्थात 40.8%। समतुल्य एकल छूट = 100 − 40.8 = 59.2%।

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