SSC CPO SI and ASI Model Paper 9

(1) If discount is 50%, then S.P.= 50% of M.P.
and S.P. = 120% of C.P.
⇒ 50% of M.P. = 120% of C.P.
⇒M.P. = 2.4 C.P. = 240% of C.P.
If discount is 40%, than S.P. = 60%of M.P.
⇒ S.P. = 60% of 240% of C.P.
= 144% of C.P.
⇒ Profit percentage = 44%