RRB RPF RPSF SI and CONS Model Papers 6 with solutions

Question : 51 of 120

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The cost price of an article is 60% of its marked price for sale. How much percent does the tradesman gain after allowing a discount of 16%?

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Solution:

(2) Let M.P. of an article be ₹ 100.
C.P. of an article = 60% of 100= ₹ 60
S.P. of an article = 84% of 100= ₹ 84
Profit = 84 – 60 = ₹ 24
∴Gain percentage

= {24}/{60} × 100=40 \%

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