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Aptitude · Q82

Profit And Loss

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 82

Q82

Find the difference of amount if 40% discount is given on Rs. 500 and two consecutive discounts 30% and 10% are given on the same amount.

A.
Rs. 15
Answer
B.
Rs. 0
C.
Rs. 20
D.
Rs. 10

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
40% discount on 500 = 200
Two consecutive discount on 500:
500 == 30% down ⇒ 350 == 10% down ⇒ 315
Total discount = 150 + 35 = 185
So, difference = 200 - 185 = Rs. 15