Determine the Equivalent Single Rate of Discount for the Following

question 65

Multiple Choice

Determine the equivalent single rate of discount for the following series of discounts: 15%, 12.5%, 8%.

• A) 35.5%
• B) 68.425%
• C) 31.575%
• D) 0.68425%
• E) 0.31575%

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Definitions:

Prices

The amount of money required to purchase goods or services, determined by factors like supply and demand, production costs, and competition.

Cutthroat Competitor

Refers to businesses or individuals that aggressively compete in the market, often by slashing prices or adopting ruthless strategies to undermine rivals.

Competitive Spectrum

Refers to the range of competition levels within an industry, from perfect competition to complete monopoly.

Competitiveness

The ability of a company, sector, or country to produce goods or services that meet the test of international markets while simultaneously maintaining or expanding the real incomes of its citizens.