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A man purchases an electric heater whose printed price is Rs. 160. If he received two successive discounts of 20% and 10% he paid?

Rs. 112
Rs. 129.60
Rs. 119.60
Rs. 115.20

Correct Answer: Rs. 115.20

Explanation:

Price after 1 st discount = 80% of Rs. 160 = Rs. 128
Price after 2nd discount = 90% of Rs. 128 = Rs. 115.20

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