Question

A shopkeeper made a profit of 30% by selling an article for Rs. 260. If he had sold it after allowing a discount of 15% on its selling price, then find the profit that the shopkeeper would’ve made in this transaction.

A Rs. 21 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Rs. 16 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Rs. 38 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Rs. 20 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Cost price of the article = 260 ÷ 1.30 = Rs. 200 New selling price of the article = 260 × 0.85 = Rs. 221 New profit = 221 – 200 = Rs. 21

Practice Next
×
×