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A sells a scooter priced Rs.36,000. He gives a discount of 8% on the first Rs.20,000 and 5% on the next Rs.10,000. How much discount can he offered on the remaining Rs.6,000 if he is to get as much as when 7% discount is allowed on the total ?
Answer: Option D
Answer: (d)Discount on Rs.36000= ${36000 × 7}/100$ = Rs.2520Discount on first Rs.20,000= ${20000 × 8}/100$ = Rs.1600Discount on next Rs.10,000= ${10,000 × 5}/100$ = Rs.500Discount on remaining Rs.6,000= 2520 - (1600 + 500) = Rs.420∴ Required percent= ${420 × 100}/6000$ = 7%
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Answer: (d)Discount on Rs.36000= ${36000 × 7}/100$ = Rs.2520Discount on first Rs.20,000= ${20000 × 8}/100$ = Rs.1600Discount on next Rs.10,000= ${10,000 × 5}/100$ = Rs.500Discount on remaining Rs.6,000= 2520 - (1600 + 500) = Rs.420∴ Required percent= ${420 × 100}/6000$ = 7%
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