Question : Three successive discounts of 15%, 20%, and 25% are given. What will be the net discount in percentage?
Option 1: 52%
Option 2: 49%
Option 3: 46%
Option 4: 40%
Latest: SSC CGL preparation tips to crack the exam
Don't Miss: SSC CGL complete guide
Correct Answer: 49%
Solution :
Given: Three successive discounts of 15%, 20%, and 25%.
Single effective discount = [1 – (1 – 0.15) × (1 – 0.20) × (1 – 0.25)] × 100%
= [1 – 0.85 × 0.80 × 0.75] × 100%
= [1 – 0.51] × 100%
= 0.49 × 100%
= 49%
Hence, the correct answer is 49%.
Related Questions
Know More about
Staff Selection Commission Combined Grad ...
Answer Key | Eligibility | Application | Selection Process | Preparation Tips | Result | Admit Card
Get Updates Brochure
Your Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam brochure has been successfully mailed to your registered email id “”.
