SSC GD Constable previous year question
A merchant marks the price of his article 40 percent above the cost price. He gives some discount on it and earns a profit of 10 percent. What is the discount percentage?
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Correct answer: (D) 21.42 percent
MP=1.4×CP. SP=1.1×CP. Discount % = (1.4−1.1)/1.4×100 ≈ 21.42%.
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एक व्यापारी अपनी वस्तु का मूल्य, क्रय मूल्य से 40 प्रतिशत अधिक अंकित करता है। वह इस पर कुछ छूट देता है और 10 प्रतिशत का लाभ अर्जित करता है। छूट प्रतिशत कितना है?
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सही उत्तर: (D) 14.28 प्रतिशत
MP=1.4×CP. SP=1.1×CP. Discount % = (1.4−1.1)/1.4×100 ≈ 21.42%.
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