Question 1

How is a percentage discount calculated?

Accepted Answer

Multiply the original price by the discount rate: Discount Amount = Price x Rate / 100. For example, ₹1,000 at 20% off gives a discount of ₹200, so you pay ₹800.

Question 2

What is a double discount?

Accepted Answer

A double discount means two successive discounts are applied, not the sum. For example, 20% off followed by 10% off on ₹1,000 gives ₹800, then ₹720 (not ₹700). The effective discount is 28%, not 30%.

Question 3

How do I calculate the effective discount percentage when two discounts are applied?

Accepted Answer

Effective Discount = 1 - (1 - d1/100) x (1 - d2/100), converted to a percentage. For 20% + 10%, it is 1 - 0.80 x 0.90 = 1 - 0.72 = 28%.

Question 4

What is the difference between a flat discount and a percentage discount?

Accepted Answer

A flat discount reduces the price by a fixed rupee amount regardless of the original price (for example, flat ₹500 off). A percentage discount reduces the price by a proportion of the original price (for example, 20% off ₹2,000 = ₹400 off).

Question 5

Is the discount always calculated on the MRP?

Accepted Answer

Discount is calculated on whatever base price you enter. Retailers may show discounts on MRP; e-commerce sites sometimes show discounts on a "crossed-out" price. Always check the base price being used so you can compare deals fairly.

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