A shopkeeper gives two options to the buyer of the same coat:
(i) on coat's price of ₹5,500, three consecutive discounts of 15%, 10% and 5%.
(ii) on coat's price of ₹6,000, three consecutive discounts of 18%, 15% and 6%.
Which option will be beneficial for the buyer?

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A shopkeeper gives two options to the buyer of the same coat: (i) on coat's price of ₹5,500, three consecutive discounts of 15%, 10% and 5%. (ii) on coat's price of ₹6,000, three consecutive discounts of 18%, 15% and 6%. Which option will be beneficial for the buyer?

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A shopkeeper gives two options to the buyer of the same coat: (i) on coat's price of ₹5,500, three consecutive discounts of 15%, 10% and 5%. (ii) on coat's price of ₹6,000, three consecutive discounts of 18%, 15% and 6%. Which option will be beneficial for the buyer?

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