Question

A pair of jeans marked at R250-00 is sold at a discount of 13%.Determine the selling price.

Answer 1

marked price = M = Rs 250
discount = d= 13%

selling price = M ( 100-d)/100

= 250 *(100-13)/100
=250*87/100
selling price=Rs217.50

Answer 2

Selling Price
=Rs 250(1-(13/100))
=Rs 250 x 87/100
=Rs 217.50