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Q: Three merchants A, B and C, sell sewing machines at the same list price. Merchant A allows two successive discounts of 30% and 16%, merchant B allows two successive discounts of 20% and 26% and merchant C allows two successive discounts of 25% and 20%. Which merchant should a customer choose to get the maximum discount?
  • A. Merchant A
  • B. Merchant C
  • C. Either merchant B or merchant C
  • D. Merchant B
Correct Answer: Option A -
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