The marked price of an article is Rs. 2,400. It is sold for Rs. 1,542.24 after allowing three successive discounts of 15%,10% and x%. What is the value of x?

The marked price of an article is Rs. 2,400. It is sold for Rs. 1,542.

1.	The marked price of an article is Rs. 2,400. It is sold for Rs. 1,542.24 after allowing three successive discounts of 15%,10% and x%. What is the value of x?
A.	16
B.	16.5
C.	18
D.	15.6
Answer» B. 16.5