Question

    What is the effective discount percentage if a shopkeeper offers a scheme discount 'buy five and get one free'?

    A 16.67% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 15.67% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 16.33% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 15.33% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The shopkeeper offers "buy 5, get 1 free." You pay for 5 items but get 6. The effective discount: Effective Discount =1 /6 × 100 = 16.67% So, the effective discount percentage is 16.67%.

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