Practice30Create account

A shopkeeper buys an article for ₹1,200 and marks it 40% above cost, then allows a 10% discount on the marked price. What is his profit percent?

Competition practiceProfit, Loss & Discount
  • A20%
  • B24%
  • C26%
  • D28%

Step-by-Step Solution

MP = = ₹1680; SP = = ₹1512. Profit = 1512 − 1200 = ₹312; 312/1200 = 26%.
Answer: C) 26%

Master this topic in 30 minutes a day.

Don't just memorise the answer — build a daily practice habit.

Practice 5 Similar Questions Free →

All Profit, Loss & Discount practice questions

More Profit, Loss & Discount practice

A and B invest ₹3000 and ₹5000 in a business. If the profit is ₹800, what is A's share?A starts a business with ₹6000. After 4 months B joins with ₹8000. At the end of the…A and B invest ₹4000 and ₹6000 in a business. If the total profit is ₹2500 and it is…A invests Rs. 5000 and B invests Rs. 8000 in a business for the same period. If the…Ramesh puts ₹9,000 into a business for 12 months, and Suresh puts in ₹15,000 for 8…