Find the single equivalent discount for successive discounts of 50% and 50%. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Find the single equivalent discount for successive discounts of 50% and 50%.

A. 50%

B. 80%

C. 75%

D. 100%

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Equivalent discount = 50 + 50 - (50 * 50 / 100) = 100 - 25 = 75%.

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