A article is listed at Rs. 2000 and a discount of 20% is offered on the list price .What additional discount must be offered to the customer bring the net price to Rs. 1400? A. 12.5% B. 10% C. 12% D. 15%

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Answer – A. 12.5%

Explanation – S.P after 1st discount,

100%………2000

80%………?

?=2000×80/100=1600

Net S.P = Rs. 1400.

Discount on Rs. 1600 = Rs. 200.

∴Required discount = (200/1600 x 100)% =12.5%

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