issb mathematics MCQ #116

A cadet store applies successive discounts of 5% and 10% on the marked price. These are equal to a single discount of:

issb mathematics MCQ #116

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A cadet store applies successive discounts of 5% and 10% on the marked price. These are equal to a single discount of:

    • A) 15%
    • B) 14%
    • C) 13%
    • D) 14.5%

    Answer: 14.5%

    Explanation: After both discounts the buyer pays ninety-five percent then ninety percent of the marked price, which is eighty-five point five percent. The single equivalent discount is fourteen point five percent.