Arithmetichard · Past Paper
What is the single equivalent discount for successive discounts of 10% and 20%?
A30%
B28%
C25%
D32%
✓ Correct Answer: B — 28%
Net = 10 + 20 - (10*20)/100 = 30 - 2 = 28%.
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