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2010 · Q46

One saree was purchased for Rs. 564 after getting a discount of 6% and another saree was purchased for Rs. 396 after getting a discount of 1%. Taking both the items as a single transaction, what is the percentage of discount ?

Elementary MathematicsProfit and Loss
  1. A5
  2. B4
  3. C7
  4. D5

Explanation

MPs Rs.600 and Rs.400; total discount 40/1000=4%.