The difference between a discount of 60 % on Rs. 500 and two successive discounts of 36 % and 4 % on the same amount is:

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Rs. 0

Rs. 109. 3

Rs. 102. 70

Rs. 107. 20

answer is D.

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Concept: To solve this question, we need to use the formula of

As per the conditions mentioned in the question, we have to use the formula once, to get our direct discount value. And for the next case, we have to use the formula once, then subtract the discount amount from the list price and then again use the formula on the discounted list price to obtain the final discount value of this case. Then, finally we will have to subtract the discount of both the cases to obtain our final answer.
Given, discount of 60 % on Rs. 500 is

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And, two successive discounts of 36 % and 4 % on Rs. 500 will be
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Therefore, difference of the discounts =

Hence, the Correct Answer is (4).

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