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What is the total single percentage discount applied when two successive discounts of 20% and 10% are applicable?

A $25%$
B $28%$
C $32%$
D $36%$

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

We can use the successive discount formula to find the single equivalent discount: Net Discount = (x + y - \frac{x y}{100}) % Here, x = 20% and y = 10% . Net Discount = 20 + 10 - \frac{20 \times 10}{100} Net Discount = 30 - \frac{200}{100} = 30 - 2 = 28%

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What is the total single percentage discount applied when two successive discounts of 20% and 10% are applicable?

A

25%

B

28%

C

32%

D

36%

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