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The price of an article is raised by 30% and then two successive discounts of 10% each are allowed. Ultimately the price of the article is
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A .  decreased by 5.3%
B .  decreased by 3%
C .  increased by 10%
D .  increased by 5.3%
Answer: Option D
Answer: (d)Using Rule 5,Let the original price be Rs.100Increased price = Rs.130Equivalent discount= $(10 + 10 - {10 × 10}/100)$ = 19%Ultimate price of the article = 81% of 130 = 105.3i.e. increase by 5.3%.

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