A discount series of 10% , 15% and 20% is equal to a single discount of :
A
38.8%
B
61.2%
C
76.5%
D
23.5%
Correct Answer: 38.8%
Let, the original price = 100 Atfirst, at 10% discount the price become 100 - 10/100 × 100 = 90 Again, at 15 % discount, 90 - 15/100 × 90 = 76.5 Again, at 20% discount 76.5 - 76.5 × 20/100 = 61.2 So originally discount = 100 - 61.2 = 38.8