Question

A trader bought an article for Rs. 2400 and marked it 25% above of its cost price. If he sold it after giving a discount of Rs. 240 then find the profit percent earned by him.

A 16% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 15% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 10% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 20% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E 17% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Marked price of the article = 2400 × 1.25 = Rs. 3000 Selling price = 3000 – 240 = Rs. 2760 Profit percentage = [(2760 – 2400)/2400] × 100 = 15%

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