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During a Diwali sale, a refrigerator marked at Rs 30000 is sold at successive discounts of 10% and 5%.
A single equivalent discount would be what percent?

Class 8Discount and TaxComparing Quantities
  • A14.5%
  • B15%
  • C14%
  • D15.5%

Step-by-Step Solution

Net factor = , so 85.5% is paid and 14.5% is the single equivalent discount.
Answer: A) 14.5%

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