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If a% is the first discount and b% is the second discount on the marked price of an article, then an equivalent single discount percentage is given by
Question

If a% is the first discount and b% is the second discount on the marked price of an article, then an equivalent single discount percentage is given by:

A.

a+bab100a + b - \frac{ab}{100}​​

B.

a+b+ab100a + b + \frac{ab}{100}​​

C.

a+bab100a + b - \frac{a - b}{100}​​

D.

a+ba+b100a + b - \frac{a + b}{100}​​

Correct option is A

Given:

a% is the first discount on the marked price.

b% is the second discount on the marked price. 

Solution:  

Effective discount formula; 

= a + b -  ab100\frac{ab}{100}  

 


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