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NAVEEN

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· 1 Months ago

how come new mp comes 87.5

Question:
A tradesman marks his goods at 25 % above the cost price. If he Gives the discount by 12\(\cfrac{1}{2}\)%, then his profit will be
Options:
A) 9\(\cfrac{3}{8}\)%
B) 7\(\cfrac{3}{5}\)%
C) 6\(\cfrac{3}{8}\)%
D) 5\(\cfrac{1}{3}\)%
Solution:
Ans: (a) 

According to the question,


P% = S.P. – C.P.

      = 109.375 – 100

      = 9.375

      = \(9\frac{375}{100}\)%

P% = \(9\frac{3}{8}\)% 

Vinod Kumar

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· 1 Months ago

100-12.5=87.5

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