The cost price of an article is 64% of the marked price. The gain percentage after following a discount of 12% on the marked price is [SSC (CGL) 2011] |
A) 37.5%
B) 50.5%
C) 48%
D) 52%
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Let marked price of article = Rs. 100 |
Then, 64% of 100 = 64 |
\[\therefore \]CP of article = Rs. 64 |
and SP of article = Rs. 64 |
\[\text{Profit}\,\,%=\frac{SP-CP}{CP}\times 100%\] |
\[\therefore \] \[=\,\frac{88-64}{64}\,\times \,100\]% = 37.5% |
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