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A washing machine has a marked price of ₹30,000. It is sold after two successive discounts. If the first discount is 18% and the final selling price is ₹21,528, what is the percentage of the second discount?

1. 8.5%
2. 10%
3. 12.5%
4. 15%

Correct answer: 12.5%

Solution

After an 18% discount on ₹30,000, the price becomes ₹24,600. The final selling price is ₹21,528, so the second discount is ₹3,072 on ₹24,600, which is 12.5%.

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