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A dress is marked at ₹3,500. A discount offer changes from 10% to 15%. How much extra discount does a customer get?

A₹175

B₹185

C₹195

D₹200

Answer:

A. ₹175

Read Explanation:

Marked price = ₹3,500

Original discount (10%)

10% of 3500=10100×350010\% \text{ of } 3500 = \frac{10}{100}\times 3500 = ₹350

New discount (15%)

15% of 3500=15100×3500=15\% \text{ of } 3500 = \frac{15}{100}\times 3500 = ₹525

Extra discount

₹525 - ₹350 = ₹175

Answer: ₹175 extra discount.


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