The difference between a discount of 40% of Rs. 1000 and two successive discounts of 30% and 10% on the same amount.

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answer is C.

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Concept- First consider the given data. Because we need to find the difference between a discount and two consecutive discounts. So let's start by finding 40% of Rupees. Calculate the continuous discount equivalent value at

After finding the value, find the corresponding discount Rs. 1000. Then subtract the highest value from the lowest value to determine the difference between them.
The goal is to find the difference between one discount and two consecutive discounts for the same amount. Start by finding discounts from Rs up to 40%. 1000 so we get

Now find the equivalent discount for the series of discounts given by A = 30%. B=10% through use
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We also got a related rebate, so we found a 37% rebate for Rs. 1000. therefore,

Then subtract the value obtained in equation (2) from equation (1)

Hence, the correct answer is option (3) .

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