Selected MCQ

Current Question
A single discount equivalent to 20%, 10%, and 5% successive discounts is ____.
  • A. 25%
  • B. 30%
  • C. 31.6%
  • D. 33.5%
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Equivalent = 1 − (0.8×0.9×0.95) = 31.6%.
Related Question 1
Successive discounts of 20% and 15% are equal to a single discount of ____.
  • A. 35%
  • B. 38%
  • C. 32%
  • D. 29%
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Combined discount = 1 − (0.8×0.85).
Related Question 2
A saree priced at Rs. 400 with successive discounts 10% and 5%. Find the selling price.
  • A. Rs. 357
  • B. Rs. 340
  • C. Rs. 342
  • D. Rs. 338
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Apply discounts successively.
Related Question 3
The marked price of a VCR is Rs. 12000. After successive discounts of 15%, 10% and another discount, find the selling price.
  • A. Rs. 8400
  • B. Rs. 8721
  • C. Rs. 8856
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Applying successive discounts gives Rs. 8721.
Related Question 4
A discount series of 10%, 20%, and 40% is equal to a single discount of ____.
  • A. 50%
  • B. 56.8%
  • C. 60%
  • D. 70.28%
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Equivalent discount = 1 − (0.9×0.8×0.6) = 56.8%.
Related Question 5
True discount on Rs. 2562 due in 4 months is Rs. 122. Find rate.
  • A. 12%
  • B. 13%
  • C. 15%
  • D. 14%
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Solve using the TD formula.