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A shopkeeper marks an article 40% above cost and then allows a 10% discount. Find the profit percent.

Competition practiceProfit, Loss & Discount
  • A30
  • B28
  • C26
  • D24

Step-by-Step Solution

Take CP = 100; marked price = 140; selling price = , so profit = 26%.
Answer: C) 26

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