Question

9. Which is more favourable to the seller and by how much 800 with 20% discount or the same amount with successive discounts of 12% and 10%? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Therefore selling the item at 20% discount will be more profitable for the seller.

Solution

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M.P=Rs 800

D=10020×800=Rs 160 

∴ S.P=Rs 640

So, if selles at Rs 800 (washed Price) he give more than if he sells by 20% discount by 

ls (800−640)=Rs 160

∴ Profit=Rs 160

Profit%=100540×100640160×100=25%

Answer 2

Answer:

20% discount on MP is more favourable