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Ajay bought a motor cycle for Rs. 50,000. 2 years later he sold it to Bijoy spent 5% of the purchasing price on its maintenance. Later Bijoy displayed the sale price of his motorcycle Rs. 50,000. Chetan wanted to purchase it at 15% discount but Bijoy gave him two successive discounts of 10% and 5% instead of 15% in one time.What is the actual discount availed by chetan?

Correct Answer: 14.5%

Explanation:

MP = 100
Price after first discount = 90.
Price after second discount = 85.5
So, the net discount = 100 - 85.5 = 14.5%


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