Question

A trader bought an article for Rs. 900 and marked it 20% above of its cost price. If he sold it after giving a discount of Rs. 45 then find the profit percent earned by him.

A 23% 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 = 900 × 1.25 = Rs. 1080 Selling price = 1080 – 45 = Rs. 1035 Profit percentage = [(1035 – 900)/900] × 100 = 15%

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