Successive discounts of x% and 15% are equivalent to a single discount of 32%. What is the value of x? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Successive discounts of x% and 15% are equivalent to a single discount of 32%. What is the value of x?

A. 20

B. 18

C. 15

D. 22

Answer: Option A

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Equivalent multiplier = (1 - x/100) * 0.85. 1 - 0.32 = 0.68. (1 - x/100) * 0.85 = 0.68. 1 - x/100 = 0.68 / 0.85 = 0.80. x/100 = 0.20. x = 20.

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Ravi sold an article to Mohan at a profit of 10%. Mohan sold it to Shyam at a profit of 20%. If Shyam paid Rs. 1320, find the cost price for Ravi.

A. Rs. 1200

B. Rs. 1000

C. Rs. 1100

D. Rs. 900

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Let Ravi's Cost Price = X. X * 1.10 * 1.20 = 1320. 1.32X = 1320. X = 1000.

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A man bought two horses for Rs. 30000. He sold one at a loss of 15% and the other at a profit of 19%. If the selling price of both horses is the same, what is the cost price of the second horse?

A. Rs. 12500

B. Rs. 10000

C. Rs. 17500

D. Rs. 15000

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Let the cost prices be CP1 and CP2. CP1 + CP2 = 30000. Given 0.85 * CP1 = 1.19 * CP2, which simplifies to CP1 / CP2 = 119 / 85 = 7 / 5. The ratio is 7:5. Total parts = 12. 1 part = 30000 / 12 = 2500. CP2 = 5 parts = 5 * 2500 = Rs. 12500.

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