Question

A retailer offers the following discount schemes for buyers on an article. Which scheme will be the LEAST beneficial to the customer?
i. A discount of 48%.
ii. A discount of 31% followed by a discount of 44%.
iii. Successive discounts of 32% and 21%.

Asked in RRB Group D · 2025
Discount and MP · Quantitative Aptitude
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Quantitative AptitudeProfit and LossDiscount and MPRRB Group D2025
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If the question gives the price after multiple discounts, calculate the remaining percentage of MP first. For example, 90% and 50% discounts leave 10% × 50% = 5% of MP.

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Option A — Scheme iii

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