Question

If two successive discounts of 25% and 15%, respectively, are given, then what will be the net discount percentage ?

• A. 36.20%
• B. 36.25%
• C. 36.10%
• D. 38.15%

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 36.25%

Successive discount formula:

Let original price = 100

Apply 25% discount

$100 \times 0.75 = 75$

Apply 15% discount on 75

$75 \times 0.85 = 63.75$

So final price = 63.75

Net discount

$100 - 63.75 = 36.25$
Convert to percentage

$\text{Net discount} = 36.25\%$