A boy pays Rs. 369 for an article marked at Rs. 600, by enjoying two successive discounts. If the first discount is of 25%, how much should be the second discount?
Pick one:
A) 18
B) 99
C) 27
D) 26
E) 18
Explanation:   First discount = 25% of 600 = Rs. 150.   Thus, the reduced price = 600 – 150 = Rs. 450.   Since the person actually paid Rs. 369, the value of the second discount must be equal to Rs. 81 (450 – 369).   Let the second discount be x   Thus, we get, 81 = x of 450   ( 81/450)*100= 
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18%   18NSWER: 18
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A boy pays Rs. 369 for an article marked at Rs. 600, by enjoying two successive discounts. If the first discount is of 25%, how much should be the second discount?