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

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

A. 75%

B. 50%

C. 80%

D. 100%

Answer: Option A

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

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Question #1 Report Error

A number is increased by 15% and then decreased by 20%. The result is 276. Find the original number.

A. 280

B. 300

C. 320

D. 250

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
1.15 × 0.8 = 0.92, 0.92x = 276 → x = 300.

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Question #2 Report Error

5/8 expressed as percent is:

A. 60%

B. 67.5%

C. 62.5%

D. 65%

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
(5/8)×100 = 62.5%.

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Question #3 Report Error

If the length of a rectangle is increased by 30% and the breadth is decreased by 25%, what is the percentage change in area?

A. 2.5% increase

B. 5% increase

C. 2.5% decrease

D. 5% decrease

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
1.3 × 0.75 = 0.975, decrease 2.5%.

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