Question
span >A man bought an article at 20% less of the marked price and sold it at 10% more than the marked price. Find the profit earned by him.
Solution
Let the marked price be Rs. 100
∴ cost price = 100 - 20 = 80
And, selling price = 100 + 10 = 110
Profit = 110 - 80 = 30
Profit % = 30/80 x 100 = 37.5%
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