Solution
Let list price = Rs. $$100x$$
After first discount of 15%, price = $$100x \times \frac{(100-15)}{100}=85x$$
After second discount of 35%, price = $$85x \times \frac{(100-35)}{100}=55.25x$$
=> Equivalent discount = $$\frac{100x-55.25x}{100x} \times 100$$
= $$44.75\%$$
=> Ans - (A)
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