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Two successive discounts of 10% and 5%, in this order, are given on a bull of Rs. 110. Find the net amount of money payable to clear the bill.
(answer to the nearest rupee)

A

₹ 94

B

₹ 95

C

₹ 96

D

₹ 97

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The correct Answer is:
A
10% तथा 5% के क्रमवार बट्टे का समतुल्य बट्टा `=10+5-(10xx5)/(100)`
=14.5%
`therefore`वास्तविक देय राशि `= (110xx85.5)/(100)=₹ 94.05`
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