Assertion and reason

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Reason

   The discount is defined as a reduction on the marked price.

   Verdict

   Both are true; the reason explains the assertion.

   Assertion

   A discount percentage must be applied to the marked price.

2. Reason

   Each is taken of a different base quantity.

   Verdict

   Both are true; the reason explains the assertion.

   Assertion

   Two equal percentages can give different amounts of money.

3. Reason

   Per cent means out of a hundred.

   Verdict

   The assertion is false and the reason is true.

   Assertion

   A percentage is independent of its base.

Explanation